Supporting Creativity and Imagination in the Early Years

Erscheinungsjahr 1998
ISBN: 978-0-335-19871-9
Verlag: Open University Press

Buch, Englisch, 128 Seiten, Format (B × H): 151 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 268 g

Reihe: Supporting Early Learning

This book draws on the author's experience of promoting young children's creativity and imagination in a variety of settings over the last twenty years. The settings include home and centre based care and this book draws on the practical experience of adults living and working with children in these settings. The aim of the book is to use real life examples of young children's development and their growing competence to show the richness of their creativity and imagination. Children's development across a wide range of creative and imaginative experiences are outlined and ways of planning and assessing children's progress are discussed. Insights from research are used to inform practice. This book is for all who take delight in the richness of young children's learning and want to find ways to extend their practice by supporting and promoting learning in a practical way.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Duffy, Bernadette

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgements
Series preface
Introduction
Part one: What are creativity and imagination and why are they important?
The importance of creativity and imagination for society and young children
Defining creativity and imagination
Creative and imaginative areas of experience
Part two: How do creativity and imagination develop?
The development of creativity and imagination from birth to six years
The creative process
Part three: Theory into practice
The role of the adult
The organization of space, time and social contexts
Widening children's experiences
Planning, implementing, observing, recording and assessing
Conclusion
References
Index.