Play-Based Learning and Curriculum

Planning emergent, play-based curriculum that follows children's interests.

ECED-120 Year 1 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon

Offered by HSM University · Early Childhood Education

Course content

  1. 1Why play is learningComing
  2. 2Types and stages of playComing
  3. 3The educator's role in playComing
  4. 4Emergent curriculumComing
  5. 5Designing learning environmentsComing
  6. 6Loose parts and open-ended materialsComing
  7. 7Dramatic playComing
  8. 8Block and construction playComing
  9. 9Sensory playComing
  10. 10Outdoor and nature playComing
  11. 11Projects and inquiry with young childrenComing
  12. 12Planning a play-based curriculumComing

Requirements

Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.

Description

Planning emergent, play-based curriculum that follows children's interests.

Part of the Education stream, typically taken in year 1.