ECE 553 - Play in Early Childhood

2 Credit(s)

In this graduate course students explore the nature of play, and creativity, and how these are nurtured and enriched. Play theory, play research and the nature and stages of play are examined. Interrelationship between play, creativity and development, learning, and imagination are deeply explored. This course is designed to examine the content and methods available to facilitate children’s expression through art, music, free play and dramatic play within the early childhood environment.