Learning and creativity

Learning and creativity are two different aspects that relates very closely in education. Many authors and motivational speakers associate learning with behavior and it can be argued that learning is change of behavior. In other words, an individual’s enrolment in any learning institution will always be measured in the way he argue things out and the general conduct or behavior in the course of argument.

Learning

Learning can happen in a class setup or by observation. Either way, one thing stands out. A learned person has a different way of doing things and cannot be compared with an individual who has never gotten an opportunity to learn (Vikki 5). Whether learning happens in a class setup or by observation, the same principles applies. For instance, both setups provide opportunities for making explanations and clarifications on the learning concepts and thereafter the learner is provided with a prospect to practice what has been learned.

Creativity

Creativity, on the other hand, can be referred to an individual’s unique way of applying the knowledge gained in class or other areas to achieve a common objective. It is a personal way of changing thoughts into reality using individual talent and gift to make something (Vikki 1). Mostly, many people have appealing ideas or blue prints in their minds and heart but do not know how to translate these ideas into action. The transformation of such idea and blue prints requires more of creativity than learning in order to bring them into reality. In addition, the ability of an individual to muddle up his natural abilities and learning would produce the best outcome.

Connection between the two

Creativity and learning are correlated. For example, blending the art of photography like background settings with the knowledge gained in class for a photo journalist will produce hybrid photography. It can be concluded that learning is a prerequisite of creativity, and they have an equal or leveling place such that none of these aspects can stand alone independently (Vikki 1)

Works Cited

Vikki, Pollard. “Creativity and Education.” Research in Education Journal (2012): Vol. 1, 1-8.