Contemporary Art in Early Childhood

Harvard HGSE

*Lottery-Based Enrollment* This course examines the potential of modern and contemporary art in young children’s learning today. We will explore the history of visual art in childhood theories, including Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and New Materialism, as well as its positioning in the public school curriculum in the United States today. What is the significance of the arts in children's learning today? How can we design learning environments that connect with the processes and practices…