Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will
- be able to name and describe classical play theories
- be able to name and describe modern play theories
- be able to describe the role of play in children’s growth and development.
- be able to explain how play influences children’s whole development.
- be able to assess children’s development through specific observations of children’s play activities.
- be able to describe different types of children’s play.
- be able to contrast different types of play such as social play and cognitive play.
- be able to plan and carry out activities which support play for young children.
- be able to select and evaluate materials for play and learning and adapt environments to meet the needs of young children.
- be able to describe how to observe children’s play.
- be able to analyze and synthesize observation records on children’s play.
- be able to evaluate observations in many respects like the role of adults and children.
- be able to provide suggestions for a qualified play activity for preschoolers through investigations.