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CYPOP 7: Promote creativity and creative learning in young childrenCYPOP 7: Promote creativity and creative learning inyoung childrenUnit reference A/601/0135 Level 4Credit value 5 GLH 35Unit aimThe unit is designed to deepen knowledge and understanding of theimportance of creativity and creative learning for young children andcompetence in promoting this in early years settings. The unit alsoencourages the learner to support change and improvement in practice.Learner name:CACHE Centre no:CACHE PIN:ULN:Learning outcomesThe learner will:Assessment criteriaThe learner can:Evidencerecorde.g. pagenumber &methodAssessorjudgementachievedInitial and dateLearning outcomes 2, 3 and 4 must be assessed in real work environments by aqualified occupationally competent assessor. Simulation is not permitted.1. Understand the concepts ofcreativity and creativelearning and how theseaffect all aspects of youngchildren’s learning anddevelopment.1.1. Analyse the differencesbetween creative learning andcreativity.1.2. Explain current theoreticalapproaches to creativity andcreative learning in earlychildhood.1.3. Critically analyse howcreativity and creative learningcan support young children’semotional, social, intellectual,communication and physicaldevelopment.2. Be able to provideopportunities for youngchildren to develop theircreativity and creativelearning.2.1. Demonstrate in own practicehow to promote creativityand creative learning.2.2. Explain why young childrenrequire extended andunhurried periods of time todevelop their creativity.© CACHE 2013 Version 5.0 59