Creativity and Critical Pedagogy in Education

Upasha Kumari is an Education and Public Policy Specialist based in New Delhi, India. She brings extensive experience in teacher training, academic administration, curriculum design and evaluation across schools, NGOs, and think tanks, with a focus on education, gender equity, and peacebuilding. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Political Science, furthering her research to advance transformative education and policy.Arpan Yagnik is an international Creativity and Fear Coach and Consultant. He is a Columnist, TEDx speaker and a faculty member at Penn State University, USA. He is the author of multiple books and a renowned speaker. He served as a Commissioner on the Pennsylvania Governor’s Commission. He advocates for menstrual hygiene management, and issues in youth pertaining to fear and declining mental well-being.

• Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Rediscovering Homo Faber: Creativity as Our Human Essence Chapter 3. CritiCreative Communication Pedagogy in the Classroom Chapter 4. Harmonizing Traditions: Ancient Wisdom for Future Classrooms Chapter 5. A New Educational Imagination: Situating India’s NEP 2020 in International Pedagogic Shifts Chapter 6. Creative Aerobics Chapter 7. The Four Ps of Creativity for Cultivating Socially Conscious Individual (SCI) Chapter 8. Creativity for Enhancing Eligibility, Not Just Knowledge

Creativity and Critical Pedagogy in Education is a timely and inspiring guide that challenges us to think bigger and teach deeper. The CritiCreative Communication Framework and Creative Aerobics offer a beautifully human, whole-brain approach to learning that ignites curiosity, empathy, and purpose.This book doesn’t just aim to inform educators—it empowers them to shape a generation of thoughtful, socially conscious changemakers. A must-read for every teacher who believes that education should open minds and change lives.