Editing Creativity (section)

==== Scotland ====
In the [[Education in Scotland|Scottish education system]], creativity is identified as a core skillset for learning, life, and work, and is defined as "a process which generates ideas that have value to the individual. It involves looking at familiar things with a fresh eye, examining problems with an open mind, making connections, learning from mistakes, and using imagination to explore new possibilities."<ref name="education.gov.scot">{{Cite web |title=Creativity 3-18 curriculum review (impact report) {{!}} Practice exemplars {{!}} National Improvement Hub |url=https://education.gov.scot/improvement/practice-exemplars/creativity-3-18-curriculum-review-impact-report |access-date=2021-10-25 |website=education.gov.scot}}</ref> The need to develop a shared language and understanding of creativity and its role across every aspect of learning, teaching, and continuous improvement was identified as a necessary aim;<ref>{{Cite web |title=Creative Learning Networks {{!}} Learning resources {{!}} National Improvement Hub |url=https://education.gov.scot/improvement/learning-resources/creative-learning-networks |access-date=2021-10-25 |website=education.gov.scot}}</ref> and a set of four skills is used to allow educators to discuss and develop creativity across all subjects and sectors of education – curiosity, open-mindedness, imagination, and problem solving.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What are creativity skills? {{!}} Learning resources {{!}} National Improvement Hub |url=https://education.gov.scot/improvement/learning-resources/what-are-creativity-skills |access-date=2021-10-25 |website=education.gov.scot}}</ref> Distinctions are made between creative learning (when learners are using their creativity skills), creative teaching (when educators are using their own creativity skills), and creative change (when creativity skills are applied to planning and improvement). Scotland's national Creative Learning Plan<ref>{{Cite web |title=Scotland's Creative Learning Plan |url=https://www.creativescotland.com/resources/our-publications/plans-and-strategy-documents/scotlands-creative-learning-plan |access-date=2021-10-25 |website=www.creativescotland.com |language=en}}</ref> supports the development of creativity skills in all learners and of educators' expertise in developing creativity skills. A range of resources has been created to support and assess this, including a national review of creativity learning by Her Majesty's Inspectorate for Education.<ref name="education.gov.scot" />