Educational Play: Theory and Practice.

Catalog description

This course examines the role of play in children's development and learning with an emphasis on early childhood. It discusses theories, research, and applied perspectives to play, as well as principles for designing inclusive and developmentally appropriate play environments and activities that are also culturally and linguistically sustaining for all children. Students will explore how play helps children develop physically, socially, emotionally, cognitively and creatively through a variety of playful modes. Activities include discussions, presentations, demonstrations and cooperative learning assignments.