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

The learner will…

• describe the developmental theories of creativity as they relate to the areas of physical, cognitive, social and emotional, and linguistic domains including bilingual/multilingual development
• describe the role of play in a child’s growth across the developmental sequences in the creative arts. 
• explain the difference between process vs. product in the arts. 
• discuss strategies for stimulating creativity, including questioning, problem-solving, investigations and inquiry for use throughout an integrated curriculum. 
• create, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate creative materials and experiences with a perspective of diversity. 
• examine effective strategies for involving families and communities in supporting creative development in young children.