HDFS 217 - Creative Experiences for Children

Prerequisite

HDFS 101 (Individual and Family Development) or concurrent registration in HDFS 286 (Practicum - Professional Skills). Credit not allowed for both HDFS 217 and HDFS 218 (Creative Experiences for Preschool Children).

Description

Course Description: Theories of play; art, music, and literature as related to child development.

Course Goals

This course explores theoretical approaches to play and creativity in young children. Through this foundation, students examine the roles of art, music, and literature in development. The course also explores developmentally appropriate techniques for instruction, and how such techniques can promote positive developmental outcomes and creativity.

Course Objectives

Through regular and active course participation, careful and comprehensive reading, and a commitment to staying on schedule, students:

• understand historical and theoretical approaches to play and creativity for young children;
• understand the roles of art, music, and literature in encouraging optimal development for young children;
• apply this understanding to the development of lesson plans; and
• understand developmentally appropriate techniques for instruction.

This course can be applied towards the:

• Human Development and Family Studies (B.S.)

Important Information

If course is closed maximum enrollment has been met. Please contact the instructor for more information on a possible second section to be offered.

Textbooks and Materials

Textbooks and materials can be purchased at the CSU Bookstore unless otherwise indicated.

Required

• Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning, 5th Ed. (2009)
  Isenberg, Joan P. and Jalongo, Mary R.
  ISBN: 978-0136039785

Additional readings as assigned; available through relevant units in RamCT (see course outline).

Instructors

Day Halsey
Day.Halsey@colostate.edu