Edward Clapp

Edward Clapp, a principal investigator at Harvard’s Project Zero and co-author of "The Participatory Creativity Guide for Educators," advocates for redefining creativity as a collective experience. He discusses the pitfalls of viewing creativity as an individual trait and explores the crises individualism brings to education. Clapp emphasizes the importance of social dynamics and cultural backgrounds in fostering creativity, promoting a participatory approach where every student can engage meaningfully. He also highlights how a growth mindset can unlock diverse creative potentials.