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ECED 2090

Creative Development

3 semester hours

Course Description:

      This course provides strategies for promoting creative development of the child ages birth to nine.  Students will gain an understanding of the concept of creativity: what it is, why it is important, and how the development of creativity in young children can be encouraged.  Emphasis is on the development of creativity in relation to art, music, language, movement, and dramatic arts.  Field experiences required. 

 Course Outcomes:

      The student will:

·        Know and understand the theoretical context of creativity as it relates to the areas of child development. 

·        Identify developmental levels and stages of art for young children.

·        Understand the importance of creative thinking for adults and children.

·        Identify environmental influences on the separate development of creativity and self-expression.

·        Develop strategies for stimulating of creativity, including questioning, problem solving, group activities, and socio-dramatic play for use throughout an integrated curriculum.

·        Be able to plan, organize, supervise, and implement developmentally appropriate activities dealing with creative and expressive arts for children birth to age nine utilizing a variety of materials, resources, and art media.

·        Understand how to integrate diversity and a multicultural perspective in creative activities.

·        Develop a personal philosophy of creative and expressive art.

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