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To Teach Creativity (or Not) in Early Childhood Arts Curriculum: A Case Study in Chinese Beijing Kindergartens
- Source :
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International Journal of Early Years Education . 2022 30(4):940-955. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- This paper draws from a cross-cultural study of young children's arts curricula. The initial phase of the original study consisted of a comparison of the intended arts curriculum for 5--6 year old children in China and Australia. This was followed by a survey in Beijing exploring 88 contemporary early childhood educators' beliefs about children's arts education. A case study of the enacted curriculum took place across three kindergartens in Beijing. The data was coded and analysed using grounded theory methodology. The research presented in this paper reported a diverse understanding of children's creativity among the participant EC educators; it revealed that a pedagogical dilemma of demonstration remains as a challenge to early childhood arts educators. This study provided qualitative descriptions and examples of Chinese Beijing children's arts education in this era of globalisation. Utilising Foucault's (1991. "Governmentality." In "The Foucault Effect: Studies in Governmentality," edited by G. Burchell, C. Gordon, and P. Miller, translated by R. Braidotti, 87-104. London: Harvester Wheatsheaf) theory of governmentality as a critical lens to view the issues in this field, the study broadened perspectives regarding the education philosophy and practices of early childhood arts curriculum, in particular, for the cultivation of young children's creativity.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0966-9760 and 1469-8463
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- International Journal of Early Years Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1374933
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09669760.2021.1917341