CREATIVE THINKING: LEARNING FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE

Creative thinking is one of the most fundamental human skills.It is an essential requirement in a globalized and ever-changing world.The new technological era will present challenges that did not exist previously and require us to be focused on finding new answers through creative thinking and disruptive and innovative lines of thought.Creative thinking is a mental process that involves generating new and original ideas, concepts, and solutions.It is the ability to see beyond the obvious and explore innovative possibilities.It spans all areas of life, from solving everyday problems to pushing science and technology forward.The selection of creativity as one of the skills assessed in PISA 2022 is significant.It indicates that creative thinking is of growing importance and value in the education of young people.The motivation for this paper emerged with the results of PISA 2022, where Portugal was among the 12 countries above the OECD average in creative thinking.This work aims to analyze and reflect on the importance of this performance.The necessary debate is not so much about the importance of creativity but how education can adapt to new forms of learning to stimulate students with creative skills.By comparing the results of various countries and analyzing current Portuguese educational policies, we concluded that, despite the encouraging results for Portugal, there is still a lot to be done to enhance creative thinking in the school context.From teacher training to curriculum changes, new approaches are required.