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CDEC-1358-001 Creative Arts for Early Childhood
An exploration of principles, methods and materials for teaching young children music, movement, visual arts and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
Mayesky: Creative Activities for Young Children, 11th edition, 2015, Cengage Learning. Textbook is bundled with Blackboard Edition Mindlink at the AC West Campus Bookstore. Mindlink is necessary in order to view all of the publisher content including the teach source videos.
Supply needs will be discussed in class. Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
1. Define the creative process.
2. Describe the role of play in a child's growth and developemnt.
3. Describe developmental sequences for creative arts.
4. Analyze teacher roles in enhancing creativity.
5. Describe concepts taught through the creative arts.
6. Describe components of creative environments.
7. Plan, implement and assess child-centered activities for music, movement, visual arts and dramatic play.
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Students are expected to follow all Amarillo College policies and procedures.
A maximum of 800 points will be possible.
Grade point distribution:
Attendance and participation 50 points
6 exams 600 points
Music/movement activity 50 points
Art activity 50 points
5 weekly assignments 50 points
TOTAL 800 points
Final Grades:
720 - 800 = A
640 - 719 = B
560 - 639 = C
480 - 559 = D
Below 480 = F
In case of illness or a family emergency, please let the instructor know that you will be absent by leaving a voicemail 806-371-5279
Tests may consist of multiple choice, short answer, and/or matching. All exams will be taken on line.
Plan an appropriate music and/or movement activity to do with a group of children. Bring your lesson plan and materials needed for the activity on the date assigned.
Plan a developmentally appropriate art activity for young children to share with the class. Bring lesson plan and materials for activity to class on the date assigned.
This is an on campus class which meets in Room 139 of the Allied Health Building on the West AC Campus from 5:30 - 7:00.
Creative Arts for Early Childhood – - Fall 2016
Week 1 August 26-September 1 Chapter 1 "The Concept of Creativity"
Week 2 September 2-8 Chapter 2 "Promoting Creativity"
Week 3 September 9-15 Chapter 3 "The Concept of Aesthetics" and
Chapter 4 "Promoting Aesthetic Experiences"
Exam 1 (on line) Chapters 1-4
Week 4 September 16-22 Chapter 5 "Children, Teachers, and Creative Activities" and
Chapter 6 "Creative Environments"
Week 5 September 23-29 Chapter 7 "Play, Development, and Creativity" and
Chapter 8 "Using Technology to Promote Creativity"
Exam 2 (on line) Chapters 5-8
Week 6 September 30-October 6 Chapter 9 "Art and Physical-Mental Growth" and
Chapter 10 "Art and Social-Emotional Growth"
Week 7 October 7-13 Chapter 11 "Developmental Levels and Art"
Exam 3 (on line) Chapters 9-11
Week 8 October 14-20 Chapter 12 "Program Basics: Goals, Setting Up, Materials, and Strategies";
Chapter 13 "Two-Dimensional Activities, and
Chapter 14 "Three Dimensional Activities"
Exam 4 (on line) Chapters 12-14
Week 9 October 21-27 Fall Break(Use this time to catch up on assignments)
Week 10 October 28-November 3 Chapter 15 "Dramatic Play and Puppetry" and
Chapter 16 "Creative Movement"
Art and Music presentations begin
Week 11 November 4-10 Chapter 17 "Creative Music" and
Chapter 18 "Creative Language Arts"
Exam 5 (on line) Chapters 15 - 18
Week 12 November 11-17 Chapter 19 "Creative Science"
Week 13 November 18-24 Chapter 20 "Creative Mathematics"
Week 14 November 25-December 1 Chapter 21 "Creative Food Experiences
Week 15 December 2-8 Chapter 22 "Creative Social Studies"
Week 16 December 9- 18
Final (on line) Chapters 19-22
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