Social Pressure Hinders Creative Thinking, But Change is Possible
Creative thinking is not a separate way of thinking, but rather the creativity within thinking itself. It involves using different basic thinking skills and analyzing logical connections between things in a flexible manner. The lack of emphasis on teaching fundamental thinking skills leads to ineffective teaching of creative thinking. The pressure for quick success in society is a major obstacle to teaching creative thinking. By addressing these issues, the teaching of creative thinking can be improved.