Creative experiences for Children

Topic outline

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  General

  HDFS 323
  CREATIVE EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN 2(1+1)
  
  

  Sunanda Itagi, R.H.Sc,
  UAS Dharwad
  
  Prarthana Singh, C.H.Sc,
  GB Pantnagar

  P. Sreedevi., R.A., C.H.Sc,
  ANGRAU, Hyderabad

  Learning Outcomes:

  By the end of the course the students will be able to:

  • Gain knowledge on concepts related to creativity
  • Aware of factors, types, models, stages and levels of creativity
  • Understand the different theoretical perspectives on development of creativity in children
  • Gain knowledge on identification methods and measurements used for creativity
  • Understand the planning and organizing environments for creative development
  • Aware of different teaching methods for development of creativity
  • Know about the role of teacher and media in promotion of creativity

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  Topic 1

  Introduction to Creativity

  • Definitions Page
  • Concept of Creativity Page
  • Dimensionality of Creativity Page
  • Importance of creativity Page
  • Stages of creativity Page
  • Levels of creativity Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 2

  Creativity: Forms and Characteristics

  • Forms of Creativity Page
  • Characteristic of a creative person Page
  • Ways to promote creativity in children Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 3

  Identification of Creativity

  • Informal methods of identifying creativity in children Page
  • Formal methods of identifying Creativity in children Page
  • Torrance test of creativity Page
  • Verbal test Page
  • Figural test Page
  • Guilford test of creativity Page
  • The other tests includes Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 4

  Theoretical Perspectives on Creativity

  • Theories on Creativity Page
  • Perceptual theories Page
  • Association theories: (Hume and Mill) Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 5

  Theoretical Perspectives on Creativity: Cognitive Theories

  • Cognitive Process theory Page
  • 1st view point Page
  • 2nd view point Page
  • 3rd view point Page
  • 4th viewpoint Page
  • 5th view point Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 6

  Theoretical Perspectives On Creativity

  • Psychoanalytic theory Page
  • Behaviouristic View Page
  • Personality-Based Creativity Page
  • Gestalt theory Page
  • Humanistic or Motivational theories Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 7

  Creativity and Aesthetic Experiences

  • Concept of aesthetics Page
  • Promoting aesthetic experiences Page
  • Ways to accessing creative and aesthetic material Page
  • Finding and Organizing Aesthetic Materials Page
  • Spots and dots Page
  • Stiff lines Page
  • Free lines Page
  • Stiff surfaces Page
  • Solid color surfaces Page
  • Patterned surfacess Page
  • Textured surfaces Page
  • See-through surfaces Page
  • Textured stuffs Page
  • Forms and bases Page
  • Colours Page
  • Aesthetic use of material Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 8

  Methods of Teaching Creativity

  • Approaches to strengthen child’s creativity Page
  • Providing creative atmosphere Page
  • Relaxing the controls Page
  • Stimulating thinking Page
  • Inspiring perseverance Page
  • Encouraging original thinking or tolerate “offbeat” Page
  • Planning and Problem solving Page
  • Offer but do not pressure Page
  • Rationale for Fostering Creativity Page
  • Ways of fostering creativity Page
  • Methods for teaching creativity Page
  • Some Do's & Don’ts to foster the creativity Page
  • Hazards of creativity Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 9

  Planning Creative Activities for Children

  • Factors influencing creativity Page
  • Background Variables Page
  • Psychological variables Page
  • Organizational Variables Page
  • Personal variables Page
  • Role of teacher in promoting and organizing the creative activities Page
  • Role of parents and community in promoting creativity Page
  • Planning and implementing creative activities Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 10

  Creative Environments for Children- Physical Facilities

  • Physical facilities Page
  • Safety factors Page
  • Arrangements of space and equipment Page
  • Selection of equipment Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 11

  Creative Environments for Children- Activity Centers

  • Activity/Interest Centers- Concept Page
  • The interest centers - Types Page
  • Manipulative area Page
  • Science area Page
  • Literary Area: Books Page
  • Play Area Page
  • Importance Page
  • Condition and Organization of materials within the activity center Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 12

  Developmental Levels in Art in Children

  • Developmental Levels and Art Page
  • Scribbling stage Page
  • Observation of the Scribble stage Page
  • Planning art activities for toddlers Page
  • The Basic Forms Stage Page
  • Observation of the basic forms stage Page
  • Art activities for young preschoolers (2-4 years) Page
  • Collage Page
  • Painting Page
  • Printing Page
  • Crayons Page
  • Crayon rubbings Page
  • Crayon resist Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 13

  Developmental Levels in Art in Children

  • The pictorial stage Page
  • Observation of pictorial stage Page
  • Suitable art activities Page
  • Art activities for older preschool and kindergartners (4 to 6 years) Page
  • Mosaics Page
  • Stages of creativity according to Lowenfeld 1978 Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 14

  Role of Creativity in over All Development

  • Play: Characteristics, types and sequence Page
  • The role of creative play in development Page
  • Creativity and Physical and Motor development Page
  • Creativity and Cognitive development Page
  • Importance of play for Cognitive Development Page
  • Creativity and Social and Emotional development Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 15

  Role of Creativity in over All Development

  • Language Development Page
  • Dramatic play is their way of understanding and dealing with the world. The dramatic play of most children progress through 3 themes: Page
  • Puppets Page
  • Three –Dimensional Activities Page
  • Creativity and personality Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 16

  Media to Promote Creativity

  • Introduction Page
  • Importance of using media Page
  • Computer in early Childhood programs Page
  • Types of Media and Materials Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz