How to pave the way for innovation in the classroom

People, as the superior beings the are, are supposed to build upon the collective knowledge of everyone that ever lived and come up with innovative ideas to make the world a better place. But what is innovation anyway? Can it be learned? Better yet, can it be taught?

I believe it can. It may not be easy, neither for the teacher nor for the student, but I doubt that it’s impossible. All innovative ideas have sprung from a human brain. And what else is there in the heads of students and teachers alike? Of course, just having a brain does not lead directly to innovative ideas, but it’s definitely a starting point.

Considering that innovative thinking is and will continue to be a very sought-after skill in the job market, what can teachers do to equip their students — the future employees, freelancers, consultants and entrepreneurs — with it?

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