Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning
Preschool Through Fourth Grade
4th Edition
Published on 2. August 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
496 pages
978-0-13-118831-0 (ISBN)
Description
For courses in Creative Arts in Early Childhood Education.
The 4th edition of this widely accepted, versatile book shows future and current early childhood educators how to integrate children's creativity, play and the arts into their curriculum in a way that fosters learning and growth. Instructor's will find various features within the text that they can use as assignments and as in-class activities to enable students to articulate their child-centered philosophy to families, colleagues, and administrators. Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning lends extensive support to faculty who are themselves at different levels of experience in working with practitioners.
The 4th edition of this widely accepted, versatile book shows future and current early childhood educators how to integrate children's creativity, play and the arts into their curriculum in a way that fosters learning and growth. Instructor's will find various features within the text that they can use as assignments and as in-class activities to enable students to articulate their child-centered philosophy to families, colleagues, and administrators. Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning lends extensive support to faculty who are themselves at different levels of experience in working with practitioners.
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
757 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-118831-0 (9780131188310)
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Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning
Preschool Through Fourth Grade
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03/2009
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Content
PART I FOUNDATIONS OF CREATIVE THOUGHT Chapter 1-Understanding Children's Creative Thought and Expression
Chapter 2-Supporting Children's Play, Games, and Inventions
Chapter 3-Promoting Children's Art
PART II THE FINE ARTS
Chapter 4-Engaging Children in Music, Movement, and Dance
Chapter 5-Inviting Children's Participation in the Dramatic Arts
PART III CREATIVE TEACHING
Chapter 6-Planning and Managing the Classroom Environment
Chapter 7-Using Classroom Materials and Resources Effectively
Chapter 8-Fostering Creative Thought and Expression
Chapter 9-Assessing the Creative Processes and Products of Children
Chapter 10-Developing an Appreciation for Children's Creative Work in Diverse Families and Communities
APPENDIX
Appendix A: Dance Prop Box
Appendix B: Published Rating Scales to Evaluate Preschool Settings
Appendix C: Noncompetitive Games for Children
Appendix D: Observations of Medical Play
Appendix E: Case Study: Dittos and Elegant Costumes
Appendix F: Resources for Play Materials
Chapter 2-Supporting Children's Play, Games, and Inventions
Chapter 3-Promoting Children's Art
PART II THE FINE ARTS
Chapter 4-Engaging Children in Music, Movement, and Dance
Chapter 5-Inviting Children's Participation in the Dramatic Arts
PART III CREATIVE TEACHING
Chapter 6-Planning and Managing the Classroom Environment
Chapter 7-Using Classroom Materials and Resources Effectively
Chapter 8-Fostering Creative Thought and Expression
Chapter 9-Assessing the Creative Processes and Products of Children
Chapter 10-Developing an Appreciation for Children's Creative Work in Diverse Families and Communities
APPENDIX
Appendix A: Dance Prop Box
Appendix B: Published Rating Scales to Evaluate Preschool Settings
Appendix C: Noncompetitive Games for Children
Appendix D: Observations of Medical Play
Appendix E: Case Study: Dittos and Elegant Costumes
Appendix F: Resources for Play Materials