Helps you to identify what you already know and helps link new knowledge to past knowledge.

Critical Reflection Tool Topic: The role of the arts in development and learning Reflect On Current Knowledge Helps you to identify what you already know and helps link new knowledge to past knowledge. What is critical reflection and how will I use it to learn about this topic? What do I currently know about this topic? How do I recognise this in practice? (Interactions, relationships, physical environment etc.) Expand On Current Knowledge You need to expand your understanding. This is how we extend our understanding – otherwise you will only be reflecting on what you already know! What National Quality Standards would I need to consider when utilising the arts to develop children’s creativity? Are there any Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 you will need to follow? Identify at least three other resources you could use to expand your knowledge on current research and theories related to creativity and the arts. What have I learnt about: a.The value of process as well as product? b.The arts and creativity in diverse cultures? c.The different forms of artistic expression? What is meant by creative freedom? What skills and concepts are supported when engaging in the arts? (Consider each area of development What is the connection between creativity and different learning dispositions? What is role of the arts and creativity in society? (KE2) Critically Reflect on Practice with New Understanding Assess your own practice honestly to identify any continuous improvement opportunities. How will the new information change your current practice? How will I support children’s creative freedom? How will I nurture creativity, based on children’s interests and cultural backgrounds throughout the day? Other new learnings I will implement: Implement New Ideas Setting goals and writing a specific action plan will help ensure ideas are implemented. What am I going to do now to improve my practice? What can we do as a team to improve our practice? Review Review your progress in relation to both implementing ideas and reflecting on practice. This can be used to set new goals in this area to implement. How will you achieve your goals? What else will you do?
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