Creative Thinking and Arts-based Learning: Preschool Through Fourth Grade"Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning "prepares preservice and inservice teachers to "know why "children's creative thinking and play are so important, "know about "children's play and creative thinking, and also "know how "to provide these experiences within the curriculum. It contains extensive coverage of the roles, responsibilities, and strategies that lead to a more child-centered, play-based curriculum. An Applied Approach
A Theoretical Approach
A Reflective Approach
Resources: Instructor's Manual and test Bank, PowerPoint Slides |
Contents
Foundations of Creative Thought | 1 |
Supporting Childrens Play Games and Inventions | 38 |
Teachers Roles and Responsibilities | 67 |
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