In preparing students for living in the 21 st century there has been a re-focus on thinking skills, particularly critical and creative thinking. Current belief, highlighted in schools' curricula around the world is that creativity is seen as 'for all' and should be visible within a school community, yet views of employers suggest students lack this necessary capability. In response to such concerns 21 st century skills have been I acknowledge that an electronic copy of my thesis must be lodged with the University Library and, subject to the policy and procedures of The University of Queensland, the thesis be made available for research and study in accordance with the Copyright Act 1968 unless a period of embargo has been approved by the Dean of the Graduate School.