ECE 152 - Fostering Creativity

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): RD 90 and WR 90 or WR 91 (WR 91 substitutes for both RD 90 and WR 90), or designated placement.

Recommended Prerequisite(s): ECE 125, ECE 161, ECE 163 or ED 225

Course Description: This course will focus on understanding and implementing a developmental approach to providing creative experiences and opportunities for young children. The class will be taught with an active learning and cooperative education philosophy using group discussions and hands-on learning.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Describe how creativity in children is defined, observed, and assessed.
CLO#2: Examine self-awareness of one’s own creative potential. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Describe the relationship between creativity and the various developmental domains.
CLO#4: Summarize how children’s creativity is impacted by environmental influences.
CLO#5: Design creative strategies and experiences into the environment and each curriculum area.
CLO#6: Explain the importance of communicating with parents, school administrators, and others about the role of creativity in all learning.