EDC 502 (02) - Creative Arts in Early Childhood Education

This course provides a hands-on approach to facilitating the creative development of children. Students explore their own creativity through a variety of media, including art, music, drama, and creative movement. The focus is on the creative process rather than products. Topics include definitions of creativity, how it affects domains of development, and ways it enhances learning. Students apply knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and integrate them with creative experiences into a well-rounded curriculum that incorporates a variety of learning styles.