Play, Creativity, and Learning. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Certification Program, ECE 3143 , ECE 3603 , EED 3303 , and ESL 3033 . Corequisites: ECE 4203 , LTED 3823 , LTED 3513 , and ESL 3003 . A study of play theories as they relate to creativity, development, and learning. Will provide early childhood and elementary educators with knowledge and skills necessary to promote and guide children's play as a fundamental learning mechanism within culturally, linguistically, and cognitively diverse classrooms. Emphasis on effective strategies, equipment, materials, and activities that support and encourage children's play and creativity at the early childhood and elementary grades. For EC–6 Core Subjects, this course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for CI 4353 , CI 4403 , and/or LTED 4503 . Restricted course, advisor code required for registration. Field experience required. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.