Subject description
The aim of the subject is to provide a sound theoretical foundation for the use of play for young children’s development and learning. It explores play as a central pedagogical approach providing a quality education and care program for children aged birth to five years. The subject presents a range … For more content click the Read More button below.
Equivalence
EDUF104 - Early Childhood Learning Environment I
ECFE102 - Play-based Emergent Curriculum
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
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Understand, critique and apply the major classical and modern theories of children's play.
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Provide for a variety of rich, developmentally sound play environments for children aged birth to five years
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Understand research supporting play as a medium for learning
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Plan and implement play-oriented curriculum: use play as a vehicle for young children's learning across different curriculum areas
5.
Appreciate and understand the diversity and complexity of children's play experiences.
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