Module code |
ECS403 |
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Title |
Play and Creativity |
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Programme |
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies |
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Level |
4 |
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Credits |
20 |
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ECTS* |
10 |
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Contact time |
30 Hours |
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Acceptable for |
Accepted for Level 4 |
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Excluded combinations |
n/a |
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Mandatory/Optional |
Mandatory |
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Module Leaders |
Carol Lloyd |
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Description |
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Outline Syllabus & Teaching & Learning Methods |
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Indicative Module Content There will be an introduction to the different ways play has been perceived by play protagonists and how play has become an essential and contemporary subject in its own right. There will be critical links made to child development, inclusion and age and stage play for all. It is expected that all students will become reflective in their thinking about how their role as playful practitioners is crucial to the developmental potential of young children in their future work. Learning and Teaching Strategies The module content will be delivered predominantly through core lectures, augmented by the use of video, research and reading materials. These will be interspersed with student group discussions to consider and debate the issues raised and some experiential playful activities will be introduced. Learning will thus be through direct teaching, some independent research time, student discussions and reflective play experiences. |
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Intended Learning Outcomes |
How assessed** |
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By the end of this module students should be able to: LO1 Outline the history, functions and definitions of play LO2 Describe the value of different types of play available to enhance young children’s learning and development LO3 Discuss ways to ensure inclusion of play in Early Years provision LO4 Evaluate the pedagogical approach to play in the Early Years curriculum and produce an academic piece of work in this regard. |
Formative – observation
Summative – Essay 100% |
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Assessment Scheme |
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Formative Assessment Students will be required to observe a young child playing, this does not require a formal observation, and it can be a family member or friend. The observation will be used to analyse the type and stage of play the child is engaged in and to make links to the aspects of development discussed in the module learning outcomes. |
0% |
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Assessment Scheme |
Weighting % |
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Summative Assessment: Essay (3,000 words) Assessment criteria Student essays should: 1. Briefly outline the history, functions and definitions of play. (LO1) 2. Evaluate and explore inclusion in two different types of play used to enhance young children’s learning and development incorporating the critique of ages and stages theories (LO2, LO3). 3. Evaluate the pedagogical approach to play advocated in the Early Years Curriculum in Britain. (LO4) 4. The assessment should be well-structured, using Harvard referencing (LO1, LO2, LO3 and LO4. |
100% |
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Reassessment Scheme |
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· If a student submitted the assessment but failed overall, their reassessment will be 100% coursework and capped at 40%. This will consist of a 3,000 word essay with a different focus on the elements of play demonstrating the same assessment criteria as the summative assessment. · If a student did not submit in any of the assessments, their reassessment will be in ALL elements but with a different focus from the original assessment and capped at 40%.
· If a student has mitigation their assessment will be in ALL elements but with a different focus from the original assessment and graded accordingly. |
100% (capped at 40%) |
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Indicative Reading Lists/Key Texts/Websites/other resources |
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Brock, A., Dodds, S., Jarvis, P., Olusoga, Y. (2009) Perspectives on Play: Learning for Life Harlow: Pearson Education. Bruce, T. (1996) Helping Young Children to Play Abingdon: Hodder & Stoughton. Cowie, H (2012) from birth to sixteen London: Routledge. Drake, J. (2001) Planning Children’s Play and Learning in the Foundation Stage London: David Fulton. Duffy, B (2006) Supporting Creativity and Imagination in the Early Years, Buckingham: Open University Press. Hutt, S.J., Tyler, S. & Christopherson, H. (1989) Play, Exploration and Learning London: Routledge. Lindon, J. (2001) Understanding Children’s Play Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes. Moyles, J. (1994) The Excellence of Play Buckingham: Open University Press. Moyles J (2010) Thinking about play developing a reflective approach Maidenhead: McGraw Hill. Orr, R. (2003) My Right to Play: A Child with Complex Needs Maidenhead: Open University Press. Pound, L. (2005) How Children Learn London: Step Forward Publishing. Sheridan, M (2011) Play in Early Childhood from birth to six years. London: Routledge. |
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