Creative Arts and Play in ECE

Catalog description

This course is designed to develop a philosophy of education that places emphasis on creativity and integration of the arts and aesthetics into the curriculum using a philosophical focus. Students explore the classroom teacher's role in supporting the development of creativity through arts integration across the early childhood and primary curricular areas. Students plan and implement experiences including art, drama, music, and movement activities appropriate for use with pre-kindergarten through primary-age children. Prerequisite: taken concurrently with ECE 415 or ECE 455 ; admission to teacher education. Consent of department. Offered Spring.