Table of Contents
Preface Introduction
1 Investigating is experiencing, learning – it’s creativity
1.1 The importance of making your own marks
1.2 Materials research in order to understand the world
1.3 Making marks and learning through discovery
1.4 A process of shaping is a process of developing awareness
2 Visions on guiding creative processes
2.1 Educational and creative sources of inspiration
2.1.1 Jesper Juul
2.1.2 Arno Stern
2.1.3 Reggio Emilia and working structurally through research
2.2 The practice-oriented vision of Understanding Through your Hands
3 Guiding creative processes
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Basic attitude, responsibilities and tasks of adults
3.2.1 Creating an inspiring atmosphere
3.2.2 Choice of material
3.2.3 Individual guidance and getting children into the flow
3.2.4 Appreciating instead of judging, focus on process rather than product
3.2.5 Being witness to the creative process
3.3 What the experts say
3.3.1 Titia Sprey, studio educator, Kris Kras Studio, Amsterdam
3.3.2 Heidi de Geus, studio educator, BouwWerk lessons, De Bron Primary School, Amsterdam
3.3.3 Sanne Groen, artist at children’s centres and schools in the Netherlands
3.3.4 Mirja van der Bijl, studio educator, Laterna Magica Children's Centre, Amsterdam
3.3.5 Ank Bredewold, art teacher, Het Gein Primary School, Amsterdam
3.4 Finding you own style of working with Understanding Through your Hands
Literature