Course Learning Outcomes
- Describe factors that encourage and discourage creativity.
- Explain the relationship of divergent thinking to creative expression.
- Describe how open-ended materials encourage divergent thinking.
- Explain teacher roles in supporting creativity in the classroom.
- Summarize teacher roles in encouraging creativity at home.
- Describe how to assess children’s creativity process.
- Summarize the role of creativity for enhancing a variety of subjects.
- Outline creativity concepts through participating in art, music, movement and drama.
- Describe strategies for integrating creativity into the curriculum.
- Describe environments that provide children with a wide range of creative experiences.
- Discuss the role of aesthetics in environments for children.
- Describe materials that will enhance creativity in children.
- Select meaningful, integrated learning experiences in the arts, music, drama and movement.
- Use creative transitions with children.
- Adapt music, movement, visual arts and dramatic play to meet the needs of children with special needs.