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Management

Creative Expression

This course will deepen your understanding of the role creativity plays in the lives of the children, families, and staff your program serves. You will learn how to ensure that your program’s philosophy and environment cultivate creativity in children, families, and staff. Staff members’ selection of materials and how program space is designed will also be addressed.

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Creativity: An Introduction

Creativity powers learning and it can take many forms, each of which benefits our lives as individuals as well as society. Creating an environment that ignites creativity in children, youth, and adults alike is an important aspect of your work as a Program Manager.

This lesson is estimated at 45 minutes to complete
2

Cultivating Creativity and Innovation: Experiences and Activities

Knowing the reasons that drive what you do is essential in all aspects of your work as a Program Manager. Having a strong philosophical framework on creativity will help as you encourage staff members to think about their roles in promoting creativity in the children and youth with which they work.

This lesson is estimated at 45 minutes to complete
3

Cultivating Creativity and Innovation: Environments and Materials

Spaces and materials are powerful drivers of creativity. As a manager, it is your responsibility to ensure that staff members work in environments that are well organized with a variety of materials that are intentionally selected to promote creativity. You will learn about ways to help staff members cultivate creativity and innovation in the children and youth they serve.

This lesson is estimated at 45 minutes to complete
4

Fostering a Creative Workplace

As a Program Manager, you have opportunities to nurture creativity in your staff. When staff feel empowered to be creative, so will the children and youth they serve.

This lesson is estimated at 45 minutes to complete