Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Arts and Humanities

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• Unit Title

  Purpose of Play

• Unit Code

  CHN3130

• Year

  2017

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Lucy Madeleine HOPKINS

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Description

This unit examines the inter-relationship between play and development by critically analysing the theory of play and the application of that theory to early and middle childhood within a cultural context. The unit develops skills in planning and analysing a range of play experiences that are developmentally appropriate and meaningful to the child in a given context.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

On-campus, Off-campus and Off-shore.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CHN1130, CHN4117

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Analyse the inter-relationship between play and the development of the child in early and middle childhood.
2. Critically analyse a range of theories of play.
3. Critically analyse the impact of social-cultural context on children's play.
4. Critically review and interpret the current research on play and its application to practice.
5. Design a range of developmentally appropriate play experiences that meet the individual needs of a child.
6. Discuss the role of human and physical environment in facilitating and guiding play in early and middle childhood.

Unit Content

1. Historical overview and theoretical viewpoints of play.
2. Environments that facilitate and guide play.
3. Relationship between play and development of the child in early and middle childhood.
4. Role of play in facilitating children's development in early and middle childhood.
5. Developmentally appropriate play experiences.
6. The role of the adult in the development of play.
7. Social and cultural contexts of play.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials and e-learning.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Core Reading(s)

• Brock, A., Dodds, S., Jarvis, P., & Olusga, Y. (2009). Perspectives on play: Learning for life. Essex: Pearson Education.
• Fleer, M. (2013). Play in the early years. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

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