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Play-Based Learning Course Schedule

The document outlines a 10-week course schedule focused on Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education. Each week includes specific learning focuses, content, and activities designed to explore various aspects of play, its benefits, and its integration into educational settings. The course culminates in student presentations and reflections on their learning experiences.

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Play-Based Learning Course Schedule

The document outlines a 10-week course schedule focused on Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education. Each week includes specific learning focuses, content, and activities designed to explore various aspects of play, its benefits, and its integration into educational settings. The course culminates in student presentations and reflections on their learning experiences.

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Course Schedule: Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education

Week 1: Introduction to Play-Based Learning

Learning Focus: Understand the concept and value of play in early childhood education

Content & Activities: Video: 'Why Play is Important' (TEDx)

Article: NAEYC on Learning Through Play

Group discussion

Week 2: Theories of Play

Learning Focus: Explore major developmental theories supporting play (Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson)

Content & Activities: Reading excerpts from theorists

Website: LearningThroughPlay.com

Group presentation on theories

Week 3: Types of Play

Learning Focus: Identify types of play (physical, symbolic, socio-dramatic, constructive, games with rules)

Content & Activities: Video: 'Types of Play' (UNICEF)

Article: Scholarly article on play types

Case study analysis

Week 4: Cognitive & Social Benefits of Play

Learning Focus: Explain how play supports learning, social interaction, and self-regulation

Content & Activities: Podcast: 'Play to Learn'

Reading: Child development benefits of play

Scenario-based discussion

Week 5: Planning a Play-Based Environment

Learning Focus: Understand how to create engaging, inclusive learning spaces


Course Schedule: Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education

Content & Activities: Video: 'Play-Based Classroom Tour'

Design classroom layout activity

Peer feedback session

Week 6: Play and Curriculum Integration

Learning Focus: Connect play to curriculum goals and learning standards

Content & Activities: Reading: National curriculum guidelines

Template: Lesson plan

Task: Draft lesson plan

Week 7: Observing and Documenting Play

Learning Focus: Learn methods of observing children and recording developmental progress

Content & Activities: Video: 'Observing Young Children'

Tools: Anecdotal records, checklists

Practice observation

Week 8: Assessing Through Play

Learning Focus: Use play as a form of formative assessment in the classroom

Content & Activities: Article: Assessing through play (ECA)

Sample learning stories

Create your own learning story

Week 9: Cultural and Inclusive Play

Learning Focus: Respect cultural diversity and promote inclusion in play-based settings

Content & Activities: Video: 'Inclusive Practices in ECE'

Reflection activity on cultural sensitivity


Course Schedule: Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education

Class discussion

Week 10: Course Recap & Student Presentations

Learning Focus: Consolidate learning; share play-based lesson plans with peers

Content & Activities: Presentation of play-based lesson plans

Peer review and feedback

Course reflection activity

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