1st Edition

Creative Learning in the Early Years Nurturing the Characteristics of Creativity

By Ruksana Beigi Copyright 2018
268 Pages
by Routledge

268 Pages
by Routledge

268 Pages
by Routledge

Taking a fresh look at the role of creativity within the early years, this accessible guide explores what is meant by creativity and considers how creative skills, behaviours, and thinking can be identified and fostered in the individual child. Underpinned by the latest research and policy, chapters illustrate how creative attitudes can be adopted in all subject areas, and opportunities for... Read more

Preface

Introduction

Book Map

Chapter One: Creativity and Education

Chapter Two: Defining Creativity (Or Not!)

Chapter Three: The Creative Child

Chapter Four: Creativity and Imagination

Chapter Five: The Creative Adult

Chapter Six: Creative Curriculum

Chapter Seven: Creative Planning and Assessment

Chapter Eight: Creative Spaces

Chapter Nine: Creative Approaches

Chapter Ten: Creative Inquiry and Reflection

Appendix: Work Tools

Biography

Ruksana Mohammed is Senior Lecturer for PGCE Primary, MA and BA Early Childhood Studies and Programme Leader for Early Years Initial Teacher Training at the University of East London, UK.