This course will focus on the attitudes, knowledge and skills needed for planning, implementing and promoting play-based learning for young children.
Course code: ECCE 1307
Credits: 2.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 40.0 hours
Course outline:
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Schedule †
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
| CRN # | Dates |
Day/Time/Location |
Instructor | Register |
| 11772 | January 9, 2025
to February 27, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: In Person
Location: VCC Downtown Campus | MacDonald, Megan | |
| 11773 | January 9, 2025
to February 27, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: In Person
Location: VCC Downtown Campus | Polsky, Jennifer | |
| 11777 | January 10, 2025
to February 28, 2025 | See full schedule
Delivery: In Person
Location: VCC Downtown Campus | Rezazadeh, Fernanda | |
Additional Information
- 1. The value characteristics and history of play based learning
- a. Importance and value of play to young children
- b. Overview of the history of play-based learning
- 2. Explain how learning occurs through play
- a. Categories of play
- b. When and how play occurs
- 3. Plan and implement and evaluate a developmentally appropriate program that meets the observed needs of children
- a. The role and purpose of different learning centres (e.g. unit blocks, music)
- b. Observe and record children's interests
- c. A learning centre based on children's interests and developmental needs
- 4. Explain how to integrate diversity, physical needs, culture and gender when planning play based learning
- a. Observe a learning environment for inclusiveness
- b. Analyze the play-based learning environment for inclusiveness using an environmental tool
- c. Ways to integrate diverse needs into a play-based learning environment
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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
