International Seminar "Play and Creativity in Childhood"

Renowned researchers in child psychology, Nikolay E. Veraksa and Nikolay N. Veresov, will conduct a seminar offering a unique platform to discuss current issues related to children's play and creativity, and their significance in the educational process.

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During the seminar, we will cover the following key topics:

Play and Learning: How play contributes to the formation of children’s knowledge and skills.
L.S. Vygotsky on Play: This eminent psychologist’s perspective on the role of play in child development.
The Psychology of Play: D.B. Elkonin’s research on the psychology of play activity.
A.V. Zaporozhets and A.N. Leontiev on Play as an Activity: An analysis of play as a crucial form of children’s activity.
The Structure of Play: Core components of play and their impact on child development.
The Dialectics of Play: The relationship between play and other activities.
What Is Creativity? Definition and significance of creativity in childhood.
L.S. Vygotsky on Creativity: Key ideas about creativity from one of the founders of child psychology.
Opportunities for Creativity in Kindergarten: Practical aspects of integrating creative approaches into the educational process.
Future Prospects of Children’s Creativity: Emerging directions and opportunities for fostering children’s creative abilities.

The seminar will be of interest to specialists, educators, psychologists, and anyone interested in child development through play and creativity. All registered participants will receive a certificate of participation from our Chair.