1. Dr. Laura McLaughlin Taddei
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Dr. Laura McLaughlin Taddei

2. Learning Objectives
Students identify different theories as they apply to creative arts
Students develop, implement, assess, and modify curriculum and lessons for children from Pre-K through 4th grade using PA state standards and National standards if applicable.
Students identify and value the importance of play, health, and wellness in young children.

3. The Little Prince The Little Prince - Chapter 1 - YouTube video
Thoughts?
How might this relate to our course content?

4. What is Creativity? Thinking and responding
Connecting to our own experiences
Generating at least one unique combination
Responding to stimuli
What else?

5. Process vs. Product
What does it mean when we say something is about the process and not the product?
What are some characteristics about product vs. process?

6. Reflection
Is innate talent a prerequisite for creativity? Why or why not?
Does a teacher have to be an actor or musician to engage children in creative experiences – why or why not?
What is creative potential?

7. Creative Potential Thinking In fluent Flexible Original
And Effective Ways

8. Four Cognitive Dimensions of Creativity
Fluency
Flexibility/Adaptability
Originality
Elaboration

9. Four Affective Dimensions – Feeling Process
Curiosity
Complexity
Risk-Taking
Imagination and Fantasy

10. Stages in the Creative Process
Preparation/Brainstorming
Accessing information
Incubation
Processing information
Illumination/Inspiration
Considering ideas
Verification/Communication
Evaluating solution, sharing it with others, and validating the contributions

11. Possibility Thinking What if questions Thinking outside of the box
How can we encourage this kind of thinking in young children? How about in ourselves?

12. Divergent Thinking
Divergent Thinking YouTube Video - RSA Animate

13. Small Group Activity Discuss social capital theory
Zone of Proximal Development
Theories of Creativity Figure 1.3 (Isenberg & Jalongo, 2014).

14. Ways Teachers Can Promote Creativity
Small Group activity
Each group discuss one of the 8 ways teachers can promote creativity (p. 25 to 27)

15. To be creative, use these standards to assess:
Original – low probability of occurrence
Appropriate and Relevant
Fluent – Many new and meaningful forms
Flexible – nontraditional approaches to problem solving

16. Support Creativity in the Inclusive Classroom
What are some things you would do?
Refer to page 31 (Isenberg & Jalongo, 2014)

17. I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand!
Active Learning
I hear and I forget.
I see and I remember.
I do and I understand!
Confucius

18. References