Educating for Creativity & Innovation

Today, more than ever before, we must all be able to think creatively, manage change, and solve complex, open-ended problems. Education today is different in its structure and practice than any previous generation, not just because of the impact of technology and the Internet, but also because, across the lifespan, every person studies, works, and plays in a global community that was unknown to previous generations. Although organizations worldwide recognize that their success both now and in the future depends on a workforce capable of effective thinking, problem solving, and innovation, educational practice still lags behind our knowledge in these areas. "Educating for Creativity and Innovation" is a powerful resource to close the gap between research and practice and to promote understanding and effective practice relating to creativity and innovation. In short, this is a book whose time is now!

Donald J. Treffinger, Ph.D., is president of the Center for Creative Learning, Inc., in Sarasota, FL. He has authored or coauthored more than 400 books, monographs, and articles. Patricia F. Schoonover, Ph.D., is an associate with the Center for Creative Learning who works with schools and other organizations. Edwin C. Selby, Ph.D., is an associate with the Center for Creative Learning and an adjunct professor at Fordham University's Graduate School of Education.