Online Nurture Creativity in Children Course

Children are born curious with a natural talent for creativity. If this creativity is nurtured and encouraged in early childhood their performance during school years and even into their professional lives is enhanced.

Nurture Creativity in Children is an online professional development program that will provide you with the skills and knowledge to provide essential developmental experiences in music, movement, and creativity.

In this online professional development course, you will explore the fundamental principles of childhood pedagogy that apply to nurturing creativity in children in order to meet children’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.

On completion of this course, you will be equipped to provide essential creative experiences for children that nurture creativity and enhance their potential.

Printed learning materials are available for purchase for this course and can be ordered during enrolment.

Course Structure

Unit - Nurture creativity in children

The role of arts in early childhood development
Form of expression
Creative freedom
Connection to learning
Learning dispositions
Creative opportunities
Music, movement and visual art
Language and storytelling
Dramatic play and imaginative play
STEAM
Digital technologies and construction
First Nations Art
Nurture creativity based on child’s interests and cultural background
Intentional teaching
Document opportunities
Teaching strategies
Learning goals
Research and organise resources
Nature and found materials – uses and benefits
Sustainability and resources
Provide time for children to be creative
Planning
Teaching care
Techniques and skills
Teaching children to care for materials and equipment
Collaboration
The problem-solving process
Encouraging creative thinking
Flexibility and further exploration
Supporting children to value and feel responsible
Roel model creativity
Encouraging children to pursue own ideas
Curiosity and questions
Show respect
Discuss work and offer help
Encourage children to respect their peers creativity
Observation and critical reflection
Feedback from colleagues, families and children
Expand on children’s ideas
Evaluate outcomes
National Quality Framework (NQF)
National Quality Standard (NQS)
National Law and Regulations
Service standards
Policies and procedures
Theories about the role of the arts and creativity

Estimated Duration

15 hours

Course Delivery and Start

Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online

Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Career Outcomes

Professional Development For:

Teachers
Teacher Aids
Child Care Workers
Family Day Care Workers

It was very easy to navigate and the amount of time given for a 15 hour course was more than I could ask for. The trainers were also very good to talk to and replied when needed very quickly.