ECED 2390 - Creative Development

3 sem hrs cr

Creative development provides strategies for promoting creative development of the young child ages birth through eight. Topics include understanding the concept of creativity: what it is, why it is important, and how the development of creativity relates to art, music, movement, and drama. Field experience is required. (Formerly ECED 2090)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

By the end of the course, students will be able to…

• 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 creativity, including questioning, problem solving, group activities, and socio-dramatic play for use throughout an integrated curriculum.
• 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.