ACCELERATING CREATIVITY IN EDUCATION FOR POVERTY ERADICATION IN NIGERIA THROUGH EXPLORATION OF FIBRE AND FABRICS FOR CHILD’S EDUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY SELECTED SCHOOLS IN AWKA SOUTH L.G.A OF ANAMBRA STATE

Abstract

The issue of poverty eradication in Nigeria should not be treated with kids’ gloves as this situation demands an aggressive, and result-oriented approach. Most at times the ignorance of how to solve the problem at the right time becomes the biggest challenge. It is on this premise that creative innovations need to be made knows especially in this era. Applied Arts Education is not left out, due to its richness in the potentials of accelerating creativity, skill acquisitions in education for effective usage and its innovative potentials in total. Eradication of poverty and wealth creation. This paper therefore reveals the innovative skills in Visual Arts most especially in the areas and branches of Applied Arts Education. Many techniques and approaches were discussed and creatives skills were detailed for inculcation and imparting of vital knowledge for wealth creation and poverty eradication in our society. This will aid the vital education stakeholders with effective strategies for mentoring and supporting teachers across diverse educational settings especially in the basic public schools. Based on the findings, the researcher made recommendations to harness and embrace certain educational opportunities in the power of play and child-centered approaches to build a brighter future for our children. The key words here are creativity, education, poverty eradication and wealth creation through applied arts education. This can ensure that every child in Nigeria receives the quality of education they deserve, setting them on a path to lifelong learning and success.