CREATIVE ARTS EDUCATION

Abstract

Creative arts education is highly considered as the backbone of any meaningful educational and technological development in the world over. The exponential growth of technology offers an equally increasing set of opportunities and challenges for learning and teaching. Understanding of technology in this context of creative arts education for institutions in the developing society as Nigeria, provide further opportunities for staff and students to develop their creative capabilities and wellbeing. Fostering creativity is fundamentally important because creativity brings with it the ability to question, make connections, innovate, solve problems, communicate, collaborate and to reflect critically. These are all skills demanded by contemporary employers and will be vital for young people to play their part in a rapidly changing world. This paper highlights the recent advancement of creative arts education in our schools today