(eBook PDF) Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning: Preschool Through Fourth Grade 7th Edition – Digital Ebook – Instant Delivery Download

Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0134461126
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0134461120
• Author: Joan Packer Isenberg

How to integrate creativity, play, and the arts into the early childhood curriculum while stimulating learning, meeting current accountability standards, incorporating technology, and differentiating instruction to adapt for the diverse learners in today’s classrooms

With an emphasis on thinking creatively and being resourceful as keys to surviving and thriving in today’s society, this evidence-based book provides practical ways for teachers to promote creativity, play, art, music/movement/dance, and drama for all children. It contains many authentic activities and examples to support children’s learning in the arts and content areas. The book examines the teacher’s role from a philosophical, pedagogical, and curricular stance by addressing key components, including the classroom environment, materials and resources, child guidance, assessment, technology applications, and culturally responsive teaching.

Table contents:

Part 1. Foundations of Creative Thought
1. Understanding Children’s Creative Thought and Expression
2. Supporting Children’s Play, Games, and Creativity

Part 2. The Creative Arts
3. Promoting Children’s Art
4. Engaging Children in Music, Movement, and Dance
5. Exploring Drama

Part 3. Creative Teaching and Assessment
6. Fostering Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning
7. Assessing the Creative Processes and Products of Children
8. Promoting Children’s Creative Work in Diverse Families and Communities

Part 4. Environments that Support Creativity and the Arts
9. Designing Creative Learning Environments
10. Using Creative Materials and Resources Effectively

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