The creative arts : a process approach for teachers and children

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Title:

Author:

Edwards, Linda Carol.

ISBN:

9780131700284

Personal Author:

Edwards, Linda Carol.

Edition:

4th ed.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

xxiv, 372 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Contents:

Beginning the journey -- Understanding the creative process -- Exploring feelings and images -- Introducing music and movement -- Celebrating the visual arts -- Encouraging play and creative drama in the classroom -- Experimenting with three-dimensional art -- Planning for literature -- Beginning a new adventure -- Literature -- Music -- Fingerplays -- Additional guided imagery scripts and extension activities.

Abstract:

"This novel text engages future teachers in the processes of creativity to encourage creative growth and participation in their classrooms. It emphasizes process, rather than product, so teachers learn that once they tap into their own creativity they are better equipped to help children participate in the creative process."--Jacket.

Subject Term:

Arts -- Study and teaching (Preschool)

Early childhood education.

Arts -- Étude et enseignement (Préscolaire)

Éducation de la première enfance.

Arts -- Study and teaching (Preschool) (OCoLC)fst00817824

Early childhood education. (OCoLC)fst00900596

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This novel book engages teachers in the processes of creativity to encourage creative growth and participation in their classrooms. It emphasizes process, rather than product, so teachers learn that once they tap into their own creativity they are better equipped to help children participate in the creative process.

New and expanded content in the fourth edition includes:

National standards for drama, visual arts, dance, and music and examples of how teachers can address them A new Families feature in each chapter explaining how families can support children's creative activities at home Expanded and deepened multicultural content in the prose and in exploring the arts through a multicultural context Children's literature and recommended books in each chapter for integrating literature and the arts