Play and Development in Early Childhood

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HDFS 3423. Play and Development in Early Childhood. Theoretical and empirical bases for understanding the play of young children. Examination of the role of play in human development through multiple theoretical lenses and across multiple developmental domains (cognitive, social, emotional, and physical). Three hours of direct observations of young children's free play experiences. Prerequisite: HDFS 1513 or HDFS 2513 . Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.