Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning: Preschool Through Fourth Grade, with Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card Package / Edition 7 available in Other Format
Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning: Preschool Through Fourth Grade, with Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card Package / Edition 7
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- ISBN-13:
- 9780134290065
- Pub. Date:
- 01/05/2017
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- Pearson Education
- ISBN-10:
- 0134290062
- ISBN-13:
- 9780134290065
- Pub. Date:
- 01/05/2017
- Publisher:
- Pearson Education
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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.
Practical, readable, and illustrative features and discussions include Snapshots of Classrooms, Teachers’ Reflections, Frequently Asked Questions, Meeting Standards guidelines, Differentiating Instruction and Making Adaptations for Diverse Learners, and Integrating the Curriculum. Also included in 7th edition are samples of children's work, how to how to use cooking as a creative activity, and using nature as a critical learning tool. The Enhanced Pearson eText version features new videos, Check Your Understanding quizzes, and Chapter quizzes.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780134290065 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Pearson Education |
| Publication date: | 01/05/2017 |
| Series: | What's New in Early Childhood Education Series |
| Edition description: | New Edition |
| Pages: | 528 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.80(d) |
About the Author
Mary Renck Jalongo is Professor Emerita at Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she earned the university-wide outstanding professor award and coordinated the Doctoral Program in Curriculum and Instruction. She is a series editor for Springer’s Educating the Young Childbook series and has served as editor-in-chief of the Early Childhood Education Journal since 1995. She has written, co-authored, or edited more than 30 books, including Early Childhood Language Arts, 6th Edition; Exploring Your Role in Early Childhood Education, 4th Edition; and Major Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education: Challenges, Controversies, and Insights, 2nd Edition. Her 2016 Gryphon House book, Literacy Learning for All Young Learners was recognized as a finalist for the Revere Awards. In addition, she has published two books with the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Learning to Listen, Listening to Learn,and Young Children and Picture Books, two for ACEI, and has earned five national awards for excellence in professional writing. As a public school classroom teacher, she taught first grade and second grade in low-income areas. As a preschool teacher, she worked with English Language Learners in a federally funded program and taught in a university-based, multi-age program for children ages 2 to 5 years.
Table of Contents
Brief Table of ContentsPart 1: Foundations of Creative Thought
Chapter 1: Understanding Children’s Creative Thought and Expression
Chapter 2: Supporting Children’s Play, Games, and Creativity
Part 2: The Creative Arts
Chapter 3: Promoting Children's Art
Chapter 4: Engaging Children in Music, Movement, and Dance
Chapter 5: Exploring Drama
Part 3: Creative Teaching and Assessment
Chapter 6: Fostering Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning
Chapter 7: Assessing the Creative Processes and Products of Children
Chapter 8: Promoting Children's Creative Work in Diverse Families and Communities
Part 4: Environments that Support Creativity and the Arts
Chapter 9: Designing Creative Learning Environments
Chapter 10: Using Creative Materials and Resources Effectively
Detailed Table of Contents
Part 1: Foundations of Creative Thought
Chapter 1: Understanding Children’s Creative Thought and Expression
Learning Outcomes
Snapshots of Creativity
Defining Creative Thought
Theoretical and Research Base: Social Capital Theory
Teachers’ Reflections on Creativity
How Children Think and Develop Creatively
Current Children’s Books and Creative Thinking
Developmental Sequence for Children’s Creative Growth
Integrating the Curriculum: Using Graphic Organizers
Teachers’ Roles: Promoting Creativity
Technology Tie-In: Using Wikis and Blogs to Promote Children’s Creativity
Differentiating Instruction: Accommodations for Diverse Learners
There’s an App for That: Using Web 2.0 Tools to Support Creative Thinking
Meeting Standards for Creative Activities
Frequently Asked Questions About Creativity
Conclusion
Chapter Summary
Chapter 2: Supporting Children’s Play, Games, and Creativity
Learning Outcomes
Snapshots of Play, Games, and Creativity
Theoretical and Research Base: What Is Play?
Play, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, and the Creative Arts
Teachers’ Reflections on Play, Games, and Creativity
How Children Learn Through Play
Current Children’s Books and Creative Thinking
Developmental Sequence for Types of Play
Development of Social Play
Teachers’ Roles: Supporting Children’s Play, Games, and Creativity
Integrating the Curriculum: Using Games
Differentiating Instruction: Accommodations for Diverse Learners
There’s an App for That: Using Web 2.0 Tools to Support Children’s Creative Thinking
Meeting Standards Through Play, Games, and Creativity
Frequently Asked Questions About Play, Games, and Creativity
Conclusion
Chapter Summary
Part 2: The Creative Arts
Chapter 3: Promoting Children’s Art
Learning Outcomes
Snapshots of Children’s Art
Defining the Visual Arts
Theoretical and Research Base: Art as a Language and the Schools of Reggio Emilia
Teachers’ Reflections on the Visual Arts
Children Learn and Develop Through Art
Current Children’s Books About the Visual Arts
Developmental Sequence for Children’s Art
Teachers’ Roles: Supporting Children’s Art
Technology Tie-In: Using Interactive Whiteboards
Integrating the Arts: Using Artifacts
Differentiating Instruction: Accommodations for Diverse Learners
There’s an App for That: Using Web 2.0 Tools to Support Children’s Art
Meeting Standards for the Arts
Conclusion
Frequently Asked Questions About Art in the Curriculum
Chapter Summary
Chapter 4: Engaging Children in Music, Movement, and Dance
Learning Outcomes
Snapshots of Music, Movement, and Dance
Defining Music, Movement, and Dance
Theoretical and Research Base: Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, and Music and Movement
Teachers’ Reflections on Music, Movement, and Dance
How Children Learn and Develop Through Music, Movement, and Dance
Teachers’ Roles: Engaging Children in Music, Movement, and Dance
There’s an App for That: Using Web 2.0 Tools for Music
Integrating the Curriculum: Using Song Picture Books
Current Children’s Books About Music and Dance
Technology Tie-In: Using the Nintendo Wii as a Resource for Physical Activity
Differentiating Instruction Accommodations for Diverse Learners
Meeting Standards for Music, Movement, and Dance
Conclusion
Frequently Asked Questions About Music, Movement, and Dance
Chapter Summary
Chapter 5: Exploring Drama
Learning Outcomes
Snapshots of Classroom Drama
Theoretical and Research Base: Drama
The Role of Classroom Drama Forms of Drama
Teachers’ Reflections on Classroom Drama
How Children Learn Through Drama
Current Children’s Books Related to Drama
Strategies for Teaching Drama to Children
Integrating the Curriculum: Using Tableau
Teachers' Roles Supporting Drama
Drama and Technology
There’s an App for That: Using Web 2.0 Tools for Drama
Technology Tie-In: Using Voki to Create an Avatar
Differentiating Instruction: Accommodations for Diverse Learners
Meeting Standards Through Drama
Conclusion
Frequently Asked Questions About Classroom Drama
Chapter Summary
Part 3: Creative Teaching and Assessment
Chapter 6: Fostering Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning
Learning Outcomes
Snapshots of Fostering Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning
Theoretical and Research Base: Fostering Creative Expression
Teachers’ Reflections: Encouraging Creative Thought
Teachers’ Roles: Fostering Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning
Strategies That Invite Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning
Differentiating Creative Arts Instruction: Accommodations for Diverse Learners
Meeting Standards Through Creative Experiences
Conclusion
Frequently Asked Questions About Fostering Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning
Chapter Summary
Chapter 7: Assessing the Creative Processes and Products of Children
Learning Outcomes
Snapshots of Assessment
Defining Performance Assessment
Theoretical and Research Base: Identification of Talent and Giftedness
Teachers’ Reflections: On Assessment
The Why, What, and How of Assessment
Current Children’s Books and Role Models of Creativity
Teachers’ Roles: Assessment
Technology Tie-In: Using E-Portfolios of Children’s Work
There’s an App for That: Using Web 2.0 Tools to Help Teachers Document Student Work
Meeting Standards for Assessment in the Arts
Conclusion
Frequently Asked Questions About Assessment
Chapter Summary
Chapter 8: Promoting Children’s Creative Work in Diverse Families and Communities
Learning Outcomes
Snapshots of Culture, Family, and the Arts
Defining Cultural Perspectives on Creativity and the Arts
The Influence of Families and Communities on Children’s Creativity
Theoretical and Research Base: Multiple Intelligences
Integrating the Curriculum: Multiple Intelligence Theory
Teachers’ Reflections on Creativity, Families, and Communities
Current Children’s Books About Diverse Families
Teachers’ Roles: Working with Diverse Families and Communities
There’s an App for That: Using Web 2.0 Tools to Promote Family Unity
Meeting Multicultural Education Standards Through the Arts
Conclusion
Frequently Asked Questions About Creativity and Diverse Families and Communities
Chapter Summary
Part 4: Environments that Support Creativity and the Arts
Chapter 9: Designing Creative Learning Environments
Learning Outcomes
Snapshots of Creative Learning Environments
Theoretical and Research Base: Creative Learning Environments
Elements of Creative Learning Environments Climate Relationships Space Time
Teachers’ Reflections on Classroom Environments
Indoor Environments That Foster Creativity and Arts-Based Learning
Outdoor Environments That Foster Creativity and Arts-Based Learning
Features of Creative Outdoor Environments
Creative Outdoor Spaces for Children of Different Ages and Abilities
Teachers’ Roles: Designing a Creative Environment
Adapting the Environment for Diverse Learners
Meeting Standards for Creative Environments
Conclusion
Frequently Asked Questions About Creative Environments
Chapter Summary
Chapter 10: Using Creative Materials and Resources Effectively
Learning Outcomes
Snapshots of Using Creative Materials
Theoretical and Research Base: Creative Materials and Resources
Teachers’ Reflections on Materials and Resources
Types of Creative Materials
Age-Appropriate Materials
Using Creative Materials Appropriately and Safely
Technology, Media, and Creative Thinking
Other Divergent Materials and Resources
Differentiating Instruction: Adapting Creative Materials for Diverse Learners
Meeting Standards: Using Creative Materials and Resources
Frequently Asked Questions About Materials and Resources
Online Resources
Conclusion
Chapter Summary
Appendix A: Cross-referenced National Content-Area Standards Guide
Appendix B: Age-Appropriate Games and Energizers
Appendix C: Online Resources for Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning
Glossary
References
Children’s Literature References
Index