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EDMT5704: Play and Pedagogy in Early Childhood
2024 unit information
An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the role of play in young children's lives, learning and development is essential for early childhood teachers. This unit introduces students to a range of theories of play and play-based pedagogy, and to contemporary research that shows the importance of play in ECE. Students will develop their understanding of the social, cultural, developmental and physical contexts for play. They will explore their role as advocates for, and facilitators of, play that is responsive to children's interests and needs. They will recognise the rights of all children to play, and to be active agents in their own play-based learning.
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Managing faculty or University school:
Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Corequisites:
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EDMT5705 |
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None |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of the play of young children from birth to five years
- LO2. interpret knowledge of the theoretical influences underpinning contemporary early childhood pedagogies and practices in relation to play
- LO3. apply knowledge, theories and research of how children develop and learn through play, and of a teacher’s role in supporting children’s play
- LO4. engage in critical thinking around inclusive approaches to play that support the right to play from children from all social, cultural and ability backgrounds
- LO5. apply theories about children’s play to examples of practice in early childhood settings
- LO6. recognise the attributes of play environments that support children’s development and learning.
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