encourage children’s creativity

Many would agree that schools should encourage children’s creativity. But Michael Gove, the former Secretary of State for Education, argued that “children have to learn the necessary skills before they can start to be creative”. Do you agree? Discuss, Order Description   Many would agree that schools should encourage children’s creativity. But Michael Gove, the former Secretary of State for Education, argued that “children have to learn the necessary skills before they can start to be creative”. Do you agree? Discuss, with reference to the relevant theoretical literature. there are also 5 other questions you can choose from (if you don't feel inspired by this one): 1. If we want to create a truly fair and just society, we should abolish private schools. Do you agree? Discuss with reference to the relevant theoretical literature. 2. "We are faced with the paradoxical fact that education has become one of the chief obstacles to intelligence and freedom of thought." (Bertrand Russell) What do you think Russell meant by this? Do you agree? Discuss, with reference to the relevant theoretical literature. 3. The European Convention on Human Rights, Article 2 Protocol 1 states: “No person shall be denied the right to education. In the exercise of any functions which it assumes in relation to education and to teaching, the State shall respect the right of parents to ensure such education and teaching in conformity with their own religious and philosophical convictions." Does parents' right to send their children to a faith school, which many see as protected by this legislation, conflict with children's educational rights? Discuss, with reference to the relevant theoretical literature. 4. Do you agree that creating good citizens should be a central aim of state schooling? Discuss with reference to the relevant theoretical literature. 5. Do you think that state schools in Britain should promote “fundamental British values?” What would this mean? Discuss, with reference to the relevant theoretical literature.