Course overview
This course investigates the importance of play in early childhood through content that focuses on theoretical perspectives and the co-construction of learning through constructivist pedagogies. Students will engage in critical reflection on their own beliefs, values and experiences of play, as they consider the pedagogy of play and investigate the relationship between play, learning and development.
Course learning outcomes
- Critically examine multiple perspectives of play and its value and benefits
- Critically analyse adults’ roles in children’s play, considering Australian and international perspectives about play in the curriculum and the relationship between play, development, learning and wellbeing
- Apply practical knowledge and theoretical understanding of play-based pedagogy to plan diverse and balanced programs for children birth to 8 years
- Use observation, listening and documentation pedagogies in planning and assessing play-based pedagogy that acknowledges children’s competence and voice in co-constructed meaning in play
- Knowledge of what it means to be a ‘novice’ learner in comparison to an ‘expert’. Knowledge of and skill in the related implications for practice
Availability
Class details
Magill
Group 1
Class number 31290
Section TU02
Size 27
Available 27
Class number 31291
Section TU01
Size 27
Available 27
Mt Gambier
Group 1
Class number 31294
Section TU01
Size 10
Available 10
Mawson Lakes
Group 1
Class number 31292
Section TU01
Size 27
Available 27
Online
Group 1
Class number 25022
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 30
Whyalla
Group 1
Class number 31293
Section TU01
Size 7
Available 7
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