Summary

Centered in Barbados, this research focuses on the untapped potential of the creative economy. It recognizes the need to redesign education to better prepare the youth to engage creative thinking. It is an attempt to bridge the gap between the need for creativity in the economy and the lack of teaching adequate creative thinking methods in the school curriculum.

This study uses a mixed methods approach, implementing questionnaires, a research workshop and grounded theory to analyze data and inform a model of How to Teach Creative Thinking in Classrooms. The final design prototype is a two-piece Teacher’s Toolkit which introduces a flexible and accessible way for teachers to explore implementing creative thinking methods in classrooms.