EC 207 - Play As Learning

Institution:

Carlow University

Subject:

Early Childhood

Description:

This course provides an overview of the role and value of play in child development and learning. Students will examine stages of children's play and learn how play reflects and enhances social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Topics include various perspectives on the meaning of play, current theories about play, research on children's play, and the role of play during various stages of development, from infancy through the school-age years. Students will design an appropriate play environment for early childhood classrooms. They will demonstrate the ability to assess children' play skills and adapt activities to support and facilitate symbolic representation through play

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2010 - 08/31/2010 

Institution Website:

www.carlow.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 578-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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