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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines the role of play in childrens development and learning. In particular, students will critique play as a pedagogical tool, and investigate the ways in which play-based learning can be assessed and evaluated. Students will also make a thorough examination of the characteristics of play, models of play-based curriculum from around the world, and the theoretical and practical understandings of play as a process for inquiry and learning.
Unit was previously coded ECS1111
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
May include, lectures, tutorials, collaborative group work, and online components.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Power-point presentation and speech | 60% |
| Examination | Examination | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Power-point presentation and speech | 60% |
| Examination | Examination | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines the role of play in childrens development and learning. In particular, students will critique play as a pedagogical tool, and investigate the ways in which play-based learning can be assessed and evaluated. Students will also make a thorough examination of the characteristics of play, models of play-based curriculum from around the world, and the theoretical and practical understandings of play as a process for inquiry and learning.
Unit was previously coded ECS1111
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
May include, lectures, tutorials, collaborative group work, and online components.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 60% |
| Examination | Examination | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 60% |
| Examination | Examination | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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