Schedule

Schedule

Assessment
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Study Guide

There are many ways that you might choose to make your way through the unit. The diagram and suggested sessions (below) will help to plan your learning through the Nurture creativity  unit. The sessions outlined below are a suggestion only - you may have another way that you prefer to study.

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Session 1- Introduction to fostering creativity through: the physical and human environment, and linking to a learning framework.

This includes

·         Introducing  a range of examples of creative expressions

·         Overview of creative development

·         Selecting and offering  a range of materials to encourage creative expression

·         Using intentional teaching strategies to foster creativity

·         Creativity is fostered using relevant learning framework as a guide

A few points to think about for your blog:

•  Can you give reasons why providing a range of good quality materials will encourage children’s creative expression?
• Children are born predisposed to be creative. How can educators nurture children’s creativity and allow it to flourish and find expression.?

Session 2-Identifying and providing a range of visual art experiences to nurture creativity

This includes

·         Select, promote and make available to children a variety of open ended, natural found materials for children engaged in a  range of  visual art experiences to nurture creativity:

·         Use a range of intentional teaching strategies and learning framework recommendations  to foster children’s creativity whilst engaged in visual arts experiences .

·         Use a range of methods to evaluate children’s learning from the implemented visual arts experiences. Evaluations will be used to make ongoing modifications to the curriculum

A few points to think about for your blog:

• The Early Years Learning Framework states that ‘Children express ideas and make meaning using a range of media’ (EYLF, p. 42). Can you give an example that supports this statement.
• Could you explain why it is important make available to children a variety of open ended, natural found materials for children engaged in a range of visual art experiences to nurture creativity?

Session 3  - Identifying and providing a range of  stimulating & appropriate dramatic play experiences to nurture creativity

This includes

·         Select, promote and make available to children a range of open ended, natural & found materials for children to engage in  a range of  dramatic experiences in both the indoor & outdoor environments

·         Use a range of intentional teaching strategies and learning framework recommendations  to foster children’s creativity whilst engaged in dramatic play experiences  

·         Use a range of methods to evaluate children’s learning from the implemented dramatic play experiences. Evaluations will be used to make ongoing modifications to the curriculum

Afew points to think about for your blog

·         What are some intentional teaching strategies an educator may use to foster children’s creativity whilst engaged in dramatic play experiences? Why is important not to take over the role play of the children?

·         Could you give some examples of evaluation methods that may be used evaluate children’s learning from the implemented dramatic play experiences?

Session 4  - Identifying and providing a range of construction experiences to nurture creativity

• Select, promote and make available to children a range of open ended, natural & found materials for children to engage in  a range of  construction  experiences in both the indoor & outdoor environments
• Use a range of intentional teaching strategies and learning framework recommendations  to foster children’s creativity whilst engaged in construction play experiences 
• Use a range of methods to evaluate children’s learning from the implemented construction experiences. Evaluations will be used to make ongoing modifications to the curriculum

A few points to think about for your blog

Why do think it is important to provide a range of open ended materials to promote children's engagement in construction experiences?

 What effect would an educator who is engaged and interested in children's construction have on the complexity of the children's engagement?

Session 5 -  Identifying and providing a range of music & movement  experiences to nurture creativity

This includes

·         Select, promote and make available to children a range of open ended, natural & found materials for children to engage in  a range of  music & movement experiences in both the indoor & outdoor environments

·         Use a range of intentional teaching strategies and learning framework recommendations  to foster children’s creativity whilst engaged in music & movement  experiences

·         Use a range of methods to evaluate children’s learning from the implemented music & movement experiences. Evaluations will be used to make ongoing modifications to the curriculum

A few points to think about for your blog:

• What is one thing you can do to promote children’s engagement in music & movement experiences?
• What would be an example of resources you may include in a well planned music & movement experience for 2 to 3 years olds?
• What skills & knowledge of music & movement experiences for young children may be required by educators?