The Creative Teacher 1: Building your creative pedagogy
Part ONE of an 8-part programme of insights and techniques for nurturing Creativity and the Arts in Early Childhood
Description
Early childhood educators, special education professionals, cultural educators and artists will gain in-depth knowledge on how young children learn creatively and how to use different art forms, environments, techniques and resources to harness their artistic and creative potential.
The Creative Teacher programme is made up of eight separate courses, each of which can be watched as a stand-alone course or as part of the whole programme. It is recommended to watch at least the first course in addition to any other you choose if not purchasing the whole programme.
This is the FIRST course in the programme and sets out the foundations for nurturing young children's creative brains and bodies.
In this course you will learn:
Why creativity is so important in early education
How to develop a creative pedagogy in your setting
Deciding which art forms to focus on
A real world example of how to facilitate a child's exploration of colour
How to introduce new opportunities for expressive arts
Practical ideas for developing sensory, physical, cognitive and cultural creativity
The importance of open-ended resources and provocations
A personal story illustrating children's creative thinking
Further reading and resources to support you in developing a culture of creativity
Join me on this adventure and discover how to bring to life your own and your children’s awesome creative talents!
What You Will Learn!
- Understand the deeper benefits of arts and creativity for young children (and their parents and teachers)
- Identify how children learn creatively, how different aspects of brain and body, cognitive, cultural and physical development can be harnessed through the arts
- Develop key skills in storytelling, puppetry, modelling, malleable materials, mark-making & drawing, dance & movement, music & singing and photography
- Engage children with disabilities or additional learning needs with specific arts or creative practices
- Be inspired by real world examples of creative practice in action
- Access unique resources through the comprehensive downloads available
- Apply the most relevant ideas to your own creative knowledge and skills
- Put your learning into practice immediately after each chapter and enjoy the adventure!
Who Should Attend!
- Teachers, early childhood educators, parents, cultural educators, artists working with children, special education professionals, childcarers