Using Theory-Based Research in Supporting Creative Learning Environment for Young Children
Document Type
Book Chapter
Source of Publication
Early Childhood Development
Publication Date
1-1-2019
Abstract
A supportive creative environment for young children is viewed as an essential element toward facilitating their creative thinking. Creativity requires imagination, insight, problem solving, divergent thinking, the ability to express emotions and to be able to make choices, thus we created a supportive learning environment to nurture creativity in three to four year olds. In this chapter creativity theory is discussed and how to apply to the early childhood educational setting. The Reggio Approach and creativity-provoking methods are discussed. Application of the theory relates to how children are immersed into activities encourages problem-solving, exploration, creativity and the learning supported by play based experiences for children. Examples are given as to how one child development center has provided curriculum, arranged the indoor and outdoor spaces, and integrated the artist in residence concept into the setting.
DOI Link
Publisher
IGI Global
First Page
295
Last Page
311
Disciplines
Education
Recommended Citation
Muhammad, Amanda J.; Mayers, Gloysis; and Wooldridge, Deborah G., "Using Theory-Based Research in Supporting Creative Learning Environment for Young Children" (2019). All Works. 3882.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/3882
Indexed in Scopus
no
Open Access
no