Structure and improvisation in creative teaching with an increasing emphasis on creativity and innovation in the twenty first century teachers need to be creative professionals just as students must learn to be creative and yet schools are institutions with many important structures and guidelines that teachers must follow. Structure and improvisation in creative teaching edited by r keith sawyer june 2011 skip to main content we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Structure and improvisation in creative teaching with an increasing emphasis on creativity and innovation in the twenty fi rst century teachers need to be creative professionals just as students must learn to be creative and yet schools are institutions with many important structures and guidelines that teachers must follow. The authors draw on studies of jazz theater improvisation and dance improvisation to demonstrate that the most creative performers work within similar structures and guidelines. Structure and improvisation in creative teaching r keith sawyer with an increasing emphasis on creativity and innovation in the twenty first century teachers need to be creative professionals just as students must learn to be creative