Original Article
Beyond Western Notions of Creativity in Education: Toward a Trans-Epistemological Approach
Rohit Mehta,
Edwin Creely, Danah Henriksen, Michael Henderson, Renee Crawford,
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Rohit Mehta
California State University
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Rohit Mehta, California State University, Fresno, CA. E-mail: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorRohit Mehta,
Edwin Creely, Danah Henriksen, Michael Henderson, Renee Crawford,
Corresponding Author
Rohit Mehta
California State University
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Rohit Mehta, California State University, Fresno, CA. E-mail: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 21 July 2024
ABSTRACT
In this editorial for the special issue on Beyond Western Notions of Creativity in Education, we provide an overview of six articles that challenge the normative ontological, epistemological, and methodological underpinning of creativity research and practice in education. This special issue aimed to interrogate and problematize the notion of creativity as a Western conception, to expand it toward developing a more global, diverse, inclusive, and decolonized vision. Articles in this issue contribute to a more expanded conception beyond traditional Western ways of knowing and point to new areas for research within existing understandings of creativity. We explore creative practices and conceptualizations, as well as diverse research paradigms beyond Western traditions to present a more holistic understanding. We share implications for future research and practice for educators and scholars interested in expanding beyond the Western conceptualizations of creativity.
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