FADILLAH BT MOHAMED ERMA4B 1. Briefly explain the role of imagination in childrens development.

Imagination or imaginative meaning of an individual 's ability to portray something in a daydream and create something imaginary . Children and imagination is something closely related. Kids have a curiosity is a passion and attitude to learn about something new. Imagination can bring positive and negative effects. More children use their imagination, willing to try different things and dare show themselves to be open-minded expression. In addition, they were able to build courage, confidence and ability to be independent and selftolerance . 2 . Explain various ways aesthetic development of the child should be stimulated? Artistic development of children is greatly influenced by the environment and atmosphere they grew up. In this context, the environment plays an important role because a healthy environment helps cognitive development of children in a way that positive. Aesthetic activities of children: i . Involvement of children in outdoor activities to test the mind is the best effort to assist the development of their self. Activities such as kayaking , hiking, swimming or cross certain barriers is considered a process of learning and discovery best for the little ones to learn and to try something in exposing them to new experiences . ii . Exploration through games and questions that test the ability to think it is good to help children reach their potential. iii . Expose children to do activities with each other like the game is part of learning helps foster creative thinking skills. 3 . Visual arts activities can provide stimulation and enhances the overall development of the child. Briefly explain. Through the visual arts, it will be able to encourage children to use their imagination, expression, inquiry and multiple intelligences. Visual art is often associated with beauty and perfection, but for children who produced works are expressions and expressive. Children's artwork is a very unique method to explore the feelings and to see and test their cognitive abilities. Children's art work is personal and distinctive. Children and creativity cannot be separated. Children are born with different abilities and capabilities. Creativity at work in children is a natural character. But the talent and creativity that is not given the proper encouragement and guidance can be disposed of so easily. Involvement of children in visual arts activities capable of providing stimulus and development of various aspects. Development of children's creativity level can besides creating a sense of enhanced sensitivity of children around him. In summary the importance of teaching visual arts education to children can be seen through the following aspects:

(a ) Cognitive Aspects The organization of visual arts activities organized and planned to produce children who have the ability and able to solve problems make judgments and wise decisions. ( b ) Physical Aspects The use of tools and materials in the teaching and learning of art education visual provide a form of effective training to hand muscles ( psychomotor ) and hand and eye coordination . ( c ) Aspects of Creativity Training and open nature of the project can help students to develop their creativity . Activities and projects in education visual arts centric processes, compared with the end products . by the Thus, this process nurture a culture of critical thinking in solving of the problem . In addition, visual arts education activities to promote exploration and experimentation so that the child has extensive experience in the production of the work . ( d ) Aspects of Perception Through the visual arts subjects , students can enhance and sharpen use of the senses and the senses. Add visual art education knowledge about the concept of a product manufacturing and chronology of art production processes and products , products and objects that are all around them . ( e ) Social and Emotional Aspects Visual arts education provides opportunities for students to interact and enhance the ability to socialize as well as increase self-confidence. activities visual arts education gives students the opportunity to mutual respect and a platform for fostering a sense of tolerance. eye studies also organize art education in the spirit of cooperation formed group activities .