Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Written Assignment Written assignment on the importance of children's play The assignment will be assembled gradually during the process of the module through a series of written tasks; this will be shared with other students to gain formative feedback on the written sections. 1800 Words | 60% |
| Semester Assessment | A3 Poster Topics to be confirmed. | 20% |
| Semester Exam | 6 Hours Presentation Individual presentation (5 minutes) with PowerPoint . This will be a rationale and justification of the A3 poster submitted and should have links to academic literature. | 20% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Written assignment All failed elements of the assessment must be retaken if the student's average mark falls below the pass mark of 40%. | 60% |
| Supplementary Assessment | A3 poster All failed elements of the assessment must be retaken if the student's average mark falls below the pass mark of 40%. | 20% |
| Supplementary Exam | 6 Hours Presentation All failed elements of the assessment must be retaken if the student's average mark falls below the pass mark of 40%. | 20% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of play in children's learning.
Critically evaluate the role of the adult within children's play.
Identify and discuss factors that can influence children's play
Form coherent arguments about the ways in which children's play can be supported in theory, practice and policy.
Demonstrate competence use of relevant source material.
Brief description
Explore the vital role of play in children's learning with our module, Play Matters: Understanding and Supporting Learning and Play. This course delves into the significance of play, the influence of adults, and the various factors that shape play experiences. Understand key theories, evaluate the impact of gender and culture, and learn to support play in practical and policy contexts. This module will provide additional insights into outdoor play and forest schools, therapeutic play and additional learning needs (ALN), equipping learners with a holistic understanding of play in varied contexts. Students will have the opportunity to take up to 50 hours of placements as part of this module, implementing the acquired theory into practice.
Aims
To ensure students can identify and understand key theories of play and learning.
To ensure students to consider aspects that can influence the play of young children.
To encourage students to engage with academic material within assignments to form ideas about play and learning.
Content
The importance of play
Types of play
Cross-cultural perspectives on play
Gender and play
Role of the adult in play
Collecting and identifying play needs and preferences
Supporting self-directed play
Play spaces
Weeks 9 and 10 – Employability focus – “Putting what we have learnt into practice”
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Students may analyze and interpret statistical information relating to subjects studies on the course. |
| Communication | Students will have the opportunity to develop their written and oral communication skills. Oral presentation skills will be developed through in class discussions and an assessed presentation. Written skills will be developed through the assignments. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills to communicate to different audiences through the development of their poster. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Through using tutor/peer feedback on individuals aspects work individual activities in class to develop written assignments and other forms of assessment. Through organization of own research and assignment work. |
| Information Technology | Through use of students' own and AU IT facilities for presentation of class and assessed work. Students will be encouraged to use resources provided on Blackboard. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | The course will note the applications of play in education, child care and other fields. Students will develop a range of transferable skills including time management and presentation skills. |
| Problem solving | Students will analyse a range of sources and texts as part of their assessment. Problem solving activities will form part of the lectures and seminars |
| Research skills | Students will have the opportunity to undertake independent research for their assignments and to ensure they can contribute to discussions |
| Subject Specific Skills | Students will gain grounding in the key vocabulary of play and learning |
| Team work | Through contribution to group exercises and discussions. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4