Creativity in Primary Education
Anthony Wilson(Editor)
Learning Matters Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 24. August 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-84445-013-8 (ISBN)
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Description
Being aware of creativity in teaching will help trainees become creative teachers and encourage creativity in their pupils. With contributions from leading experts, the book explores subjects that might be deemed traditionally creative, such as music and drama, as well as creative approaches across the broader curriculum. It includes clear guidelines for promoting innovative approaches in the classroom while fulfilling the National Curriculum.
Reviews / Votes
"These authors use their thorough knowledge of the subject to open new avenues for the rest of us" (Times Education Supplement)More details
Series
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Exeter
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sage Publications Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 171 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84445-013-8 (9781844450138)
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Anthony Wilson
Creativity in Primary Education
Book
05/2009
2nd Edition
Learning Matters Ltd
€49.70
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Person
Anthony Wilson works as a Teaching Fellow in Primary English at the University of Exeter. A published poet, his books include "How Far From Here Is Home?" (Stride, 1996), "The Difference" (Aldeburgh Poetry Trust, 1999) and "Nowhere Better Than This" (Worple Press, 2002). He has held writing residencies for Apples and Snakes Poets, The Aldeburgh Poetry Trust and The Poetry Society, for whom he co-edited The Poetry Book for Primary Schools (Poetry Society, 1998), "an inspirational compilation" according to the Times Educational Supplement. In addition, he has lectured on Tate Britain's Speaking Pictures and Visual Paths programmes, organises training for teachers with the Poetry Society, and is a trainer for the Poetry Society's poetry class team.
Content
Changes in the landscape for creativity in education
Thinking about creativity
Oral artistry: storytelling and drama
Creative young readers
Writing creatively
Poetry, children and creativity
What is creativity in science education?
Creative mathematics
Children, creativity and physical education
Creative and imaginative primary art and design
Creativity in the music curriculum
What has creativity got to do with citizenship education?
Creativity in primary design and technology
Going against the flow
Thinking about creativity
Oral artistry: storytelling and drama
Creative young readers
Writing creatively
Poetry, children and creativity
What is creativity in science education?
Creative mathematics
Children, creativity and physical education
Creative and imaginative primary art and design
Creativity in the music curriculum
What has creativity got to do with citizenship education?
Creativity in primary design and technology
Going against the flow