Understanding creativity in the early years: learning gained from a collaboration between Acorn Park Nursery and Glasgow Caledonian University

Julie Thomson, Kareena McAloney-Kocaman, Kirsty Wiseman, Vari MacDonald, Morven McQueen, Nicole Speirs

Research output: Contribution to conferencePaper

Abstract

Limited evidence exists on how to enhance creativity skills
during early learning, yet the importance of fostering creativity
has been linked to building future citizens. This seminar reveals
preliminary findings and learning gained from an innovative
collaboration involving the design and delivery of child-centric
STEM activities to pre-school children.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 20 Sept 2018
EventScottish Learning Festival 2018 - SEC Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Duration: 19 Sept 201820 Sept 2018

Conference

ConferenceScottish Learning Festival 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityGlasgow
Period19/09/1820/09/18

Keywords

  • early learning
  • creativity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Developmental and Educational Psychology

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