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

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

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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 language	English
Publication status	Published - 20 Sept 2018
Event	Scottish Learning Festival 2018 - SEC Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom Duration: 19 Sept 2018 → 20 Sept 2018

Conference

Conference	Scottish Learning Festival 2018
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Glasgow
Period	19/09/18 → 20/09/18

Keywords

early learning
creativity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Developmental and Educational Psychology

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

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