CIEC 6350 Creativity and Play in Early Childhood Education

Creativity and play are examined with emphasis on their relationship to the development and education of young children. Theory and current research are discussed, as well as active exploration of the ways in which these processes can be used to develop creative learning experiences. Hands-on activities, analysis of current research and case studies, and individual and group projects are included. Specific topics include art, music and movement, creative drama, room arrangement and the environment, open-ended play materials, divergent thinking, play and literacy development, observations, and assessment.
Credits: 3.0