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think and act creatively, using theirimagination to explore the unfamiliar andmake unlikely connections

think critically, exploring, developing,evaluating and making choices abouttheir own and others ideas

express and pursue original ideas withpurpose and persistence

take risks, improvise and make the mostof the unexpected

collaborate with other learners through

negotiation, modification and compromiserefine, modify and develop ideas, work,performances or products to ensure theyare of real value.

Through this dimensionyoung people learn to:

To achieve these outcomeslearners need opportunities to:

Case study: Inspired engineeringSpecialist engineering college Eckington School wanted to improve cross-curricular links betweenscience, maths, geography and design and technology.

Staff saw the dimensions as an opportunity to transfer skills such as creative thinking, risk taking, andproblem solving across subjects and gave learners the challenge of designing a solar-powered buggy.Working in teams, learners acted as solar detectives to explore renewable energy sources, developedand experimented with design and construction, then refined and modified their projects to producehigh quality end products.

To view the full case study visit the Curriculum in action section at www.qca.org.uk/curriculum.

This case study links with other dimensions:

global and sustainable development enterprise

3 4engage in creative activities and criticalthinking across their curriculum, exploringlinks between subjects and wider aspects of learning

appreciate the full range, potential and i mpactof the creative industries from arts to scienceto technology

participate in high quality cultural activities asspectators, participants and/or creators

work with a range of creative individuals, bothin and out of the classroom

demonstrate their creativity by developingideas, products, work or performances forreal audiences

encounter the work of others, includingtheories, literature, art, design, inventionsand discoveries, as sources of inspiration

discover and pursue particular interestsand talents.

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The creativity and critical thinkingdimension engages pupils critically inthe following questions:

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What are the creative industries andwhy are they important to me?

Why are cultural experiences relevantto me and how can I get involved asa spectator, participant or creator?

This dimension enables young people toengage with the world around them incritical and creative ways and to take partin imaginative and purposeful activityacross the entire curriculum. Creativityand critical thinking can unlock youngpeoples potential, leading to personalfulfilment, as well as contributing tothe artistic, scientific or technologicalachievements that help shape and

influence wider society.

These websites will support thedevelopment of this dimension inyour curriculum:

National curriculumwww.qca.org.uk/curriculum

Creative partnershipswww.creative-partnerships.com

Find your talentwww.findyourtalent.org