Simon Taylor

Broschiertes Buch

Creativity in the Early Years

Beschreibung

This book offers an accessible and comprehensive new introduction to the subject and practise of creativity in early years education. Taylor takes a uniquely rights-based and inclusive approach to creativity, providing students with a holistic, internationally-minded overview of creativity and its place both inside and outside the classroom. Sections focus on: * Defining creativity and its benefits * Different modes of creativity * Creativity in a policy and social context * Creative pedagogy in practice * Creative leadership Each chapter offers questions for critical reflection, illustrative contemporary case studies, and ample suggestions for further reading.

Autor

Simon Taylor is a Senior Lecturer with the Department for Education and Inclusion at the University of Worcester. Prior to this he worked in the arts and cultural sector for many years; as Head of Learning for Birmingham¿s Ikon Gallery (2011-2015) and Education and Community Outreach Manager for The Making (2004-2011), an arts agency based in Hampshire. Originally a graduate of the University of Brighton, Simon started his career as a professional artist in the South East, teaching in a range of settings including Special schools, Children¿s Centres, Prisons and FE colleges, and working with a diverse range of learners from adults to young people at risk from exclusion, children with special needs, prisoners and young offenders. Simon is married with two 'grown up' children, is a keen drummer, loves live music and is hoping his potter's wheel is still waiting for him somewhere buried in the garage...

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Sage Publications Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. April 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 492g
• ISBN-13: 9781529743654
• ISBN-10: 1529743656
• Artikelnr.: 69583582