PSYC 207 - Children's Play: Psychological Aspects

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PSYCHOLOGY

Description:

The psychological aspects of children's play as it relates to emotional and cognitive development and its creative expression. Interdynamics of childhood approached through psychoanalytic, experimental and client-centered theories. Course Objectives (1) Identify the role of play in children's lives across historical periods (2) Define and critique theories on the role of play in child development and education (3) Demonstrate an understanding of empirical findings on the role of play in fostering healthy emotional, social, personality, cognitive and neurological development in infancy and early childhood (4) Summarize empirical findings that support the role of play in early childhood education (5) Demonstrate an understanding of the current debate regarding the role of play in early childhood education (6) Identify how play can be used in developmentally appropriate ways in early childhood educational settings.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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