Dr. Laura McLaughlin Taddei Play Dr. Laura McLaughlin Taddei

Learning Objectives Students identify different theories as they apply to creative arts Students develop, implement, assess, and modify curriculum and lessons for children from Pre-K through 4th grade using PA state standards and National standards if applicable. Students identify and value the importance of play, health, and wellness in young children.

The Little Prince The Little Prince - Chapter 1 - YouTube video Thoughts? How might this relate to our course content?

What is Creativity? Thinking and responding Connecting to our own experiences Generating at least one unique combination Responding to stimuli What else?

Process vs. Product What does it mean when we say something is about the process and not the product? What are some characteristics about product vs. process?

Reflection Is innate talent a prerequisite for creativity? Why or why not? Does a teacher have to be an actor or musician to engage children in creative experiences – why or why not? What is creative potential?

Creative Potential Thinking In fluent Flexible Original And Effective Ways

Four Cognitive Dimensions of Creativity Fluency Flexibility/Adaptability Originality Elaboration

Four Affective Dimensions – Feeling Process Curiosity Complexity Risk-Taking Imagination and Fantasy

Stages in the Creative Process Preparation/Brainstorming Accessing information Incubation Processing information Illumination/Inspiration Considering ideas Verification/Communication Evaluating solution, sharing it with others, and validating the contributions

Possibility Thinking What if questions Thinking outside of the box How can we encourage this kind of thinking in young children? How about in ourselves?

Divergent Thinking Divergent Thinking YouTube Video - RSA Animate

Small Group Activity Discuss social capital theory Zone of Proximal Development Theories of Creativity Figure 1.3 (Isenberg & Jalongo, 2014).

Ways Teachers Can Promote Creativity Small Group activity Each group discuss one of the 8 ways teachers can promote creativity (p. 25 to 27)

To be creative, use these standards to assess: Original – low probability of occurrence Appropriate and Relevant Fluent – Many new and meaningful forms Flexible – nontraditional approaches to problem solving

Support Creativity in the Inclusive Classroom What are some things you would do? Refer to page 31 (Isenberg & Jalongo, 2014)

I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand! Active Learning I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand! Confucius

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