EDEC 354 - Fostering Creativity and Movement in Young Children (0-8)

4 Credit(s)

Fostering Creativity and Movement (4 credits) focuses on development in two critical areas: the arts (visual and performing) and movement. This course addresses the arts with regard to dance, music, theater, and the visual arts as well as meaningful physical activity and physical education experiences, looking critically at where these areas intersect and how teachers can support their development in early childhood classroom settings. These domains are explored in depth with regard to development from birth to eight years of age and include a focus on inclusion and cultural diversity. Students will complete a culminating project that demonstrates integration of these topics based in the Montana Early Learning Standards, Essential Understandings and Montana Common Core Standards. Field Experience is required.