Theories of Play (Set Two)

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Course Description: Set Two. (Three hours) Theories of Play is a self study that will focus on the different classical theories of play and how these theories led to our current understanding of play. Care providers with a deeper understanding of play can apply these theories effectively. Participants will explore ways play can be a medium for learning and the different contexts in which play can support the development of children.

Course Content

Theories of Play

  • Theories of play
  • As You Begin
  • How the Self-Study Is Organized
  • Initial Reflection
  • Early Classical Theories of Play
  • Learning Outcomes for Section One
  • Why is play important?
  • What is the nature of play?
  • What have researchers observed about play ?
  • What are the classical play theories?
  • Self Check: Role of Play Theories
  • Self Check: Role of Play Theories
  • Early Classical Theories: Surplus Energy
  • Early Classical Theories: Surplus Energy
  • Early Classical Theories: Relaxation Theory
  • Early Classical Theories: Relaxation Theory
  • Early Classical Theories: Pre-Exercise Theory
  • Early Classical Theories: Pre-Exercise Theory
  • Early Classical Theories: Recapitulation
  • Early Classical Theories: Recapitulation
  • Early Classical Theories: Growth Theories
  • Early Classical Theories: Growth Theories
  • Early Classical Theories: Ego Expanding
  • Practical Application and Reflection
  • Current Theories of Play
  • Learning Outcomes for Section Two
  • Current Theories: Infantile Dynamics
  • Current Theories: Infantile Dynamics
  • Current Theories: Cathartic Theory
  • Current Theories: Six Types of Play
  • Current Theories: Six Types of Play
  • Current Theories: Six Types of Play
  • Self Check: Parten’s Six Types of Play
  • Self Check: Parten’s Six Types of Play
  • Current Theories: Psychoanalytic Theory
  • Current Theories: Cognitive Theory
  • Current Theories: Cognitive Theory
  • Current Play Theories: Erikson
  • Current Play Theories: Erikson
  • Current Play Theories: Erikson
  • Practical Application and Reflection
  • Play as a Medium for Learning
  • Learning Outcomes for Section Three
  • Let the Children Play!
  • Play as a Medium for Learning
  • Play as a Medium for Learning
  • Play as a Medium for Learning
  • Play as a Medium for Learning
  • Self Check: Play as a Medium for Learning
  • Self Check: Play as a Medium for Learning
  • Play as Therapy
  • Play as Rehearsal
  • Play as Rehearsal
  • Play as Preparation
  • Play as Sensory Learning
  • Play as Sensory Learning
  • Play as Sensory Learning
  • Play as Sensory Learning
  • Play as Intellectual Development
  • Play as Intellectual Development
  • Play as Intellectual Development
  • Play as Intellectual Development
  • Play as Social Development
  • Play as Social Development
  • Self Check: Play as a Medium for Learning
  • Self Check: Play as a Medium for Learning
  • Play and Literacy
  • Play and Literacy
  • Play and Literacy
  • Play ‘paves the way for learning’
  • Professional Action
  • Resources and References

Play Set Two Standards Self Studies

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