VKTS1039 Contemporary Perspectives on Play and Learning (5 cr)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to
- interpret and evaluate theories of and research on play
- analyse play as children鈥檚 own activity and as the content and method of early childhood education
- observe, analyze and study play
- understand different aspects of children鈥檚 play culture
Study methods
Participation in contact teaching and/or independent study, learning assignments and/or exam. Mode of completion to be specified in the Study Programme.
Content
Up-to-date theories of and research on play, analyzing articles on play, and insights on observing, analysing and studying play. Interconnectedness of play and learning, and the importance of play in children鈥檚 culture.
Materials
BROOKER, L., BLAISE, M. & EDWARDS, S. (eds.). 2014. The SAGE handbook of play and learning in early childhood. London: SAGE. Available: SAGE Knowledge, eBook.
Further reading to be announced.
Assessment criteria
Active participation in teaching and completing and passing learning assignments/exam.