• Semester 3 (External)

Synopsis

This  unit will introduce play as a vehicle for learning and form  the
ideal  base  for  a  practicum which seeks to  introduce  students  to
appropriate practice in programming in child care centres.  This  unit
considers  play in a developmental perspective and investigates  types
of play, general patterns of play, general characteristics of play and
appropriate  play materials. The unit also considers the  creation  of
motivating  and  challenging  play  environments  and  the  way   that
creativity  and  the growth of children's art develops  through  play.
Aspects  such as gender differences, play therapy and play in  special
populations is also considered.