How would they improve innovation and creativity in the teaching and learning methods?
According to Jari Koivisto the current traditional school system triggers creativity in many ways, and a creative student can benefit from it. He suspects, however, that in some countries the school atmosphere is very strict and formal, and this might sometimes be an obstacle for creativity. Marita Aho says that innovation and creativity could be improved if books are seen as a source of information, knowledge and understanding similar to other methods such as discussions, group projects, crafts, internet and other media. Learning should not be only solution-finding but also problem-defining. Matti Sinko highlights that schools should allow students exploit freely their daily informal communication methods and environments in order to pursue their curriculum objectives. Although this would lead to conflicts with the curriculum, schools should be ready to accept such a challenge. Curricula would change gradually, but exams would undergo a radical revamp. For example, if students were al
