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ECS2245 Play and Pedagogy
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

This unit examines the role of play in children’s development and learning, including digital play with techno toys. In particular, students will critique play as a pedagogical tool, and investigate the ways in which play-based learning can be assessed and evaluated. Students will also make a thorough examination of the characteristics of play, models of play-based curriculum from around the world, and the theoretical and practical understandings of play as a process for inquiry and learning.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
Y42Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies)
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012