In this course, you will learn to develop children's creativity in all curricular areas using materials and activities which promote thinking and exploration of materials and concepts.

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of the importance of creativity to children's development and growth
• demonstrate understanding of the stages of growth and development as related to developing creative capabilities
• develop teaching strategies and materials to encourage children's concept development and creative abilities
• design creative activities for classroom teaching of young children

The required textbook for this course is:

• Mayesky, M. (2006).  Creative Activities for Young Children.  United States:  Thomson Delmar Learning  (ISBN:  1-4018-7245-x).  Eighth Edition.
• Required Materials: Camera to take Photos of Children's Artwork
  

  Students need to take photographs of children's artwork as a part of this class.  Students will assemble these photos in a PowerPoint Presentation.  If students do not have access to a digital camera, photos can be stored on a CD-- This CD option is usually available at Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS for a nominal charge of about $2.00 to $4.00.  Ask the photo lab attendent how to create the CD without developing the photos (this will save you money since it does not require you to develop the photos). 

  Students need access to PowerPoint Software for this class.  Contact the Computer Lab on campus about availability.

For information on how to order your textbooks, go to http://eli.nvcc.edu/books/

Call before going to a campus bookstore to make sure the materials are in stock. If you don't see what you need, ask for assistance. Each bookstore has a separate section for ELI courses. Print this page and take it with you to avoid confusion.

Your course grade will be determined by the assignments and exams, according to the following points:

There are 2 exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

E-mail : kludlow@nvcc.edu
Telephone : (703) 257-6586
You may also call me to schedule a meeting in person, either at ELI or my campus office in Manassas. 

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.