Developing a Play Curriculum
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
EDUC 1014
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Course ID
009208
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Education
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 lecture) | 1 hour x 12 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 2 hour x 12 weeks | ||
| EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE | |||
| External (Online activities) | 3 hours x 12 weeks | ||
| EXTERNAL, MT GAMBIER, ONLINE | |||
| External (Online activities) | 3 hours x 12 weeks | ||
| External (On-campus support) | N/A x as required | ||
| EXTERNAL, WHYALLA, ONLINE | |||
| External (Online activities) | 3 hours x 12 weeks | ||
| External (On-campus support) | N/A x as required | ||
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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