Aimed at improving the way teachers, schools, and the education system generally foster creative thinking, this publication, Fostering Creativity: A Hard Look at Soft Thinking, examines what we mean by the term 'creativity' and seeks to uncover the myths that surround creativity in our society. By challenging the idea that creativity just happens, this publication focuses on the point that creativity needs to be developed and the importance of creativity at a number of levels. It also offers a range of practical ways to foster creativity, whilst noting some of the potential challenges this area can bring for those in the education profession. The titles in this series are written for all those who help young people to learn in classrooms and schools. Each tackles an important but complex topic, and provides a short accessible insight into an aspect of how we learn and the lessons for those who help others to learn.