EDEC 30033 - Creative Thinking and Problem Solving: Play and Creativity

Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program or written permission of the dean, College of Education. Concurrent enrollment in Junior 1 courses. This course is designed to prepare students for the challenges of teaching in child-centered environments that support creative development and scientific and mathematical learning through play. The course framework provides a theoretical and research base for supporting creative thinking and play-based learning. Students learn strategies for enhancing creative development, inquiry and expression in the areas of art, music, dance and drama, and apply them in elementary school settings. Additionally, students learn how to plan and manage a classroom environment that fosters self-directed learning and opportunities for play.





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