Creativity and Making in Early Childhood (Paperback)

Roberto Federici

ISBN 10: 1350003093 / ISBN 13: 9781350003095

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London, 2018

About this Item

Paperback. Creativity and Making in Early Childhood brings together practice and research insights on creativity, to offer new perspectives on what creativity is, how it manifests in early childhood education and what can be done to support it. Each chapter includes practitioners own experiences and looks within these observations and reflections to highlight key questions and challenges. Insights and perspectives are drawn from research in order to engage deeply with these challenges and to develop future practice in early childhood education. Particular focus is on creativity as physical 'making' processes. Topics covered include: - childrens developing identities - sharing and social interactions - how time, choice and physical environments influence young childrens creativity - instructions, resourcing and expectations of creativity in the early childhood setting Practical learning features guiding students through the book include: research spotlight sections introducing readers to key pieces of research, questions to aid reflection on experiences in relation to relevant theory, summaries and tasks for the reader designed to deepen thinking. This text is an excellent resource for undergraduate students in early childhood and education, as well as postgraduate students and practitioners who have returned to study. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Creativity and Making in Early Childhood (Paperback)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1350003093
• ISBN 13: 9781350003095
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Creativity and Making in Early Childhood brings together practice and research insights on creativity, to offer new perspectives on what creativity is, how it manifests in early childhood education and what can be done to support it.

Each chapter includes practitioners' own experiences and looks within these observations and reflections to highlight key questions and challenges. Insights and perspectives are drawn from research in order to engage deeply with these challenges and to develop future practice in early childhood education. Particular focus is on creativity as physical 'making' processes. Topics covered include:
- children's developing identities
- sharing and social interactions
- how time, choice and physical environments influence young children's creativity
- instructions, resourcing and expectations of creativity in the early childhood setting

Practical learning features guiding students through the book include: research spotlight sections introducing readers to key pieces of research, questions to aid reflection on experiences in relation to relevant theory, summaries and tasks for the reader designed to deepen thinking. This text is an excellent resource for undergraduate students in early childhood and education, as well as postgraduate students and practitioners who have returned to study.

About the Authors

Mona Sakr is Associate Professor of Early Childhood at Middlesex University, UK.

Roberto Federici is an Early Years practitioner at Mount Carmel Kindergarten, Hertfordshire, UK

Nichola Hall is an Early Years Practitioner at St Raphael's Catholic Primary School, UK.

Bindu Trivedy is an Early Years practitioner at Rowland Hill Children's Centre and Nursery, London, UK.

Laura O'Brien is an Early Years practitioner at St Albert The Great RC Primary School, Hertfordshire, UK.