• Semester 2 (External)

Synopsis

This  unit will introduce play as a vehicle for learning and seeks  to
introduce  students  to appropriate practice in programming  in  early
childhood. This unit considers play in a developmental perspective and
investigates  types of play, general patterns of play, 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 are also considered.