Developing a Play Curriculum

Course aim

To introduce students to a play-centred curriculum for children from birth to 8 years.

Course content

Students will develop an understanding of the orientation towards play and the perspective of teachers and caregivers in the provision of play programs for young children between the ages of birth to 8 and will study the central role that play has in the curricula and programs for young children.

Textbook(s)

Van Hoorn, J, Nourot, P, Scales B & Alward, K 2014, Play at the center of the curriculum, 6th edition, Pearson Education, Boston, MA.

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hour x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External (Online activities)	3 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.