The Creative Arts as a Way of Knowing: A Preservice Program for Early Childhood Special Educators.

Schwartz, Diane; Bloomgarden, Joan

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ERIC Number: EJ626410

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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The Creative Arts as a Way of Knowing: A Preservice Program for Early Childhood Special Educators.

Schwartz, Diane; Bloomgarden, Joan

Young Exceptional Children, v4 n2 p16-20 Win 2001

This article describes a preservice program that promotes the utilization of the creative arts to enhance the learning of young children with disabilities. It highlights the benefits of co-teaching across disciplines and the value of creativity in early childhood special education. The curriculum and the students' fieldwork are described. (Contains six references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Art Activities, Course Content, Creative Art, Curriculum Design, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Preservice Teacher Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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