Scepticism about how Singapore students topped a PISA study for creative thinking shows there is a misalignment between perceptions and the reality of creativity, says documentary storyteller Ong Kah Jing (OKJ).
Scepticism about how Singapore students topped a PISA study for creative thinking shows there is a misalignment between perceptions and the reality of creativity, says documentary storyteller Ong Kah Jing .
Despite making documentaries for more than a decade, I don’t consider myself creative as well. Working with editors, musicians and others who dedicate their lives to their craft leaves me in awe every time. In comparison, what I do seems ordinary, undeserving of the “creative” label. On the other hand, “Big C” creativity is often associated with breakthrough works and achievements that significantly impact people’s lives. This may refer to artists who sell out stadiums, scientists whose research leads to paradigm shifts and innovators who change how we live.. They do not see themselves as creative even if they practise it in everyday life.
Soon after the PISA results made news in Singapore, another discussion on creativity was sparked on the internet, this time byRegardless of one’s position on the matter, the discourse was testament that people in Singapore have the creativity to see past the face value of an artwork. Not believing in our own creativity is a self-fulfilling prophecy. If we valued the process of creativity, we can cultivate an environment where experimentation is encouraged, and where each step, no matter how small, is seen as an essential part of creating something new.Sometimes, fresh perspectives help us see what we have but do not recognise. Coaches do this for athletes, and the PISA results have done this for people in Singapore.
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