Educar en creatividad: Un programa formativo para maestros de Educación Infantil basado en el juego libre

Abstract

Introduction: The objective of this research is, firstly, to know the misconceptions that preservice Preschool teachers have about the education for creativity and, secondly, to develop a practical training course, based on free-play techniques, which they can apply in their professional future. Method: To carry out that, 36 third-year Preschool teacher-students were evaluated before and after training, by theory and applied-based 16 test questions on the creative process, based on free-play, which they can apply in their professional future. Results: Results showed a large number of incorrect beliefs, especially applied ones, regarding to the design of a free-play situation used as a resourse to enhance creativity, which were modified after experiencing the training course. Discussion and Conclusion: The data emphasize the need to incorporate a wealth of applied knowledge in the teachers study program for promoting creativity in early childhood education. © Education & Psychology I+D+i and Editorial EOS (Spain).