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ECE223Education2 Unitsintermediate

Plays And Learning

This course provides a foundational understanding of play and its crucial role in early childhood education. It explores the concept of play, its characteristics at different childhood stages, and its relationship to learning. The course offers theoretical rationales for using play in early childhood, identifies activities promoting incidental learning, and suggests ways to prepare preschool play environments, including outdoor facilities and the Montessori approach.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
PlayLearningEarly Childhood EducationMontessoriChild Development

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Play

2

Learning Theories

3

Child Development

4

Early Childhood Environment

5

Montessori Method

6

Daycare Activities

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

end of course examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

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Preschool Teacher

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Daycare Provider

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Early Childhood Educator

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Curriculum Developer

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Childcare Center Director

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationChildcareEarly Childhood DevelopmentSocial Services

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

3h

Unit 1 Play: Basic Concepts

3 study hours
  • •Define play and its characteristics
  • •Discuss the significance of play in childhood
  • •Examine stages of play: solitary, parallel, cooperative
Week
2

Module 1:

3h

Unit 2 Learning at Childhood

3 study hours
  • •Define learning and its relationship to experience
  • •Discuss theories of learning: Stimulus-Response and Cognitive
  • •Explain preschool learning styles
Week
3

Module 1:

3h

Unit 3 Kinds of Learning

3 study hours
  • •Define learning and its relationship to development
  • •Describe classical and operant conditioning
  • •Explain imitation, concept learning, and rule learning
Week
4

Module 1:

3h

Unit 4 The Interrelationship between Play and Learning

3 study hours
  • •Examine the meanings of play and learning
  • •Explain the relationship between play and learning
  • •Outline preschool children's learning styles
Week
5

Module 1:

3h

Unit 5 Growth and Development of the Preschool Child

3 study hours
  • •Define growth and development
  • •Distinguish between maturation and learning
  • •Identify trends in preschool child's growth and development
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1 The Environment In Early Childhood Education

3 study hours
  • •Define the term environment
  • •Examine various aspects of the environment
  • •Highlight relevance of environment in early childhood education
Week
7

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2 Planning the Environment

3 study hours
  • •Design and arrange appropriate environments for preschool
  • •Justify choice of components in the physical environment
  • •Plan indoor and outdoor spaces
Week
8

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3 Play-Based Learning and Teaching Models

3 study hours
  • •Define developmental appropriateness
  • •Examine play-based Model of Learning and Teaching
  • •Discuss awareness, exploration, inquiry, and utilization
Week
9

Module 2:

3h

Unit 4 Play Materials

3 study hours
  • •Identify the purpose of play
  • •Suggest ways of using play in preschool
  • •Suggest play materials appropriate for use in preschool
Week
10

Module 2:

3h

Unit 5 Day Care Learning Activities

3 study hours
  • •Identify components of daycare activities
  • •List activities for different age levels in daycare
  • •Suggest learning materials for daycare
Week
11

Module 3:

3h

Unit 1 Outdoor Facilities

3 study hours
  • •Identify activities that aid developmental needs
  • •Explain relationship between activities and child's development
  • •Discuss gross motor activities
Week
12

Module 3:

3h

Unit 2 Organising the Outdoor Learning Environment

3 study hours
  • •Design and arrange physically appropriate environment for preschool
  • •Plan and organize play-based outdoor environment
  • •Discuss learning centers in outdoor environment
Week
13

Module 3:

6h

Unit 3 Play: The Montessori Approach

3 study hours
  • •State antecedents of the Montessori approach
  • •Discuss components of the Montessori method
  • •Motor education, sensory education, language education

Unit 4 Principles of Learning and Instruction: The Montessori Method

3 study hours
  • •Discuss Montessori learning principles
  • •Discuss role of a Montessori teacher
  • •Critique the Montessori method

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create flashcards for key terms: play, learning, Montessori

2

Review different learning theories and their practical applications

3

Practice designing learning environments based on Montessori principles

4

Focus on the characteristics of different play stages and their educational implications

5

Study the different types of play materials and their appropriate use

6

Review the components of daycare activities and their contribution to child development

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