Topic	Name	Description
Topic 1	Definitions
	Concept of Creativity
	Dimensionality of Creativity
	Importance of creativity
	Stages of creativity
	Levels of creativity
	References
Topic 2	Forms of Creativity
	Characteristic of a creative person
	Ways to promote creativity in children
	References
Topic 3	Informal methods of identifying creativity in children
	Formal methods of identifying Creativity in children
	Torrance test of creativity
	Verbal test
	Figural test
	Guilford test of creativity
	The other tests includes
	References
Topic 4	Theories on Creativity
	Perceptual theories
	Association theories: (Hume and Mill)
	References
Topic 5	Cognitive Process theory
	1st view point
	2nd view point
	3rd view point
	4th viewpoint
	5th view point
	References
Topic 6	Psychoanalytic theory
	Behaviouristic View
	Personality-Based Creativity
	Gestalt theory
	Humanistic or Motivational theories
	References
Topic 7	Concept of aesthetics
	Promoting aesthetic experiences
	Ways to accessing creative and aesthetic material
	Finding and Organizing Aesthetic Materials
	Spots and dots
	Stiff lines
	Free lines
	Stiff surfaces
	Solid color surfaces
	Patterned surfacess
	Textured surfaces
	See-through surfaces
	Textured stuffs
	Forms and bases
	Colours
	Aesthetic use of material
	References
Topic 8	Approaches to strengthen child’s creativity
	Providing creative atmosphere
	Relaxing the controls
	Stimulating thinking
	Inspiring perseverance
	Encouraging original thinking or tolerate “offbeat”
	Planning and Problem solving
	Offer but do not pressure
	Rationale for Fostering Creativity
	Ways of fostering creativity
	Methods for teaching creativity
	Some Do's & Don’ts to foster the creativity
	Hazards of creativity
	References
Topic 9	Factors influencing creativity
	Background Variables
	Psychological variables
	Organizational Variables
	Personal variables
	Role of teacher in promoting and organizing the creative activities
	Role of parents and community in promoting creativity
	Planning and implementing creative activities
	References
Topic 10	Physical facilities
	Safety factors
	Arrangements of space and equipment
	Selection of equipment
	References
Topic 11	Activity/Interest Centers- Concept
	The interest centers - Types
	Manipulative area
	Science area
	Literary Area: Books
	Play Area
	Importance
	Condition and Organization of materials within the activity center
	References
Topic 12	Developmental Levels and Art
	Scribbling stage
	Observation of the Scribble stage
	Planning art activities for toddlers
	The Basic Forms Stage
	Observation of the basic forms stage
	Art activities for young preschoolers (2-4 years)
	Collage
	Painting
	Printing
	Crayons
	Crayon rubbings
	Crayon resist
	References
Topic 13	The pictorial stage
	Observation of pictorial stage
	Suitable art activities
	Art activities for older preschool and kindergartners (4 to 6 years)
	Mosaics
	Stages of creativity according to Lowenfeld 1978
	References
Topic 14	Play: Characteristics, types and sequence
	The role of creative play in development
	Creativity and Physical and Motor development
	Creativity and Cognitive development
	Importance of play for Cognitive Development
	Creativity and Social and Emotional development
	References
Topic 15	Language Development
	Dramatic play is their way of understanding and dealing with the world. The dramatic play of most children progress through 3 themes:
	Puppets
	Three –Dimensional Activities
	Creativity and personality
	References
Topic 16	Introduction
	Importance of using media
	Computer in early Childhood programs
	Types of Media and Materials
	References