Creativity blooms from uncertainty – which is one of the good things to come out of COVID-19

Creativity and learning are key to surviving in ever-changing society. But where do creativity and learning come from? How do they intertwine in different situations and how can they be supported in schools and workplaces? A new book on creativity and learning delves into the multifaceted nature of these phenomena by presenting the latest research data on the topic.
Published
30.9.2021

Living in constant change often means coping and being creative in different, unfamiliar situations. Both small everyday events and major global changes affect our actions, forcing us to invent new solutions and apply new, better, and more suitable ways of working.

“The COVID-19 pandemic is a living example of how change does not always bring inspiration and joy but also concern and uncertainty,” says PhD Soila Lemmetty from the Ģֱ. “Nevertheless, change is an important breeding ground for learning and creativity – there is no creativity without uncertainty”.

Together creativity and learning form a collection of questions, blind spots, confusion, and moments of realisation. During such moments of uncertainty, learning and creativity rest on agency, autonomy and collaboration between individuals and groups. But in what ways can different environments, cultures and practices support and enable learning and creativity?

Creativity and Learning: Contexts, Processes and Support is a new book based on the latest research on the interrelationship between creativity and learning, related contexts, manifestations and forms of support.

“By shifting the focus from individual psychology to a socio-cultural framework, the book explores the multifaceted nature of creativity and learning processes, thus building a broader picture of creativity and learning, and their interdependence”, says Associate Professor Kaija Collin, an editor of the book.

The book presents definitions of creativity and learning in contexts of school, adult education, workplaces, and organisations. It also offers practical perspectives on how to support creativity and learning in teaching, management and development work.

The book is especially aimed at students of education and psychology, researchers, developers and experts, and others interested in the topic.

The book was written by researchers of creativity and learning from around the world. The book was edited by PhD Soila Lemmetty, Associate Professor Kaija Collin and University Teacher Panu Forsman from the Department of Education, Ģֱ, Finland, together with Associate Professor Vlad Glaveanu from Webster University Geneva, Switzerland.

Further information:

Soila Lemmetty
soila.j.lemmetty@jyu.fi, tel. +35840 805 4737

Kaija Collin
kaija.m.collin@jyu.fi