VKTS1039 Contemporary Perspectives on Play and Learning (5 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Educational Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
Description
up-to-date theories of and research on play; analysing articles on play; insights to observing, analyzing and studying play; interconnectedness of play and learning; the importance of play in children’s culture
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to
- interpret and evaluate theories of and research on play
- analyse play as children’s own activity and as the content and method of early childhood education
- observe, analyze and study play
- understand different aspects of children’s play culture
Additional information
The completion methods for each year will be determined in the study program each year.
Study materials
BROOKER, L., BLAISE, M. & EDWARDS, S. (eds.). 2014. The SAGE handbook of play and learning in early childhood. London: SAGE. Available: SAGE Knowledge, eBook
CONTEMPORARY ARTICLES
Completion methods
Method 1
Description:
Opiskelija osallistuu tenttiin/kirjoittaa oppimistehtävän.
Evaluation criteria:
The student participates on exam and the assessment is based on the exam. The completion methods for each year will be determined in the study program each year
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Method 2
Description:
The student writes a written learning assignment.
Evaluation criteria:
The assessment is based on the learning assignment. The completion methods for each year will be determined in the study program each year.
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Independent study (5 cr)
Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
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Exam (5 cr)
Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish