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Assignment: The Value of Play in the Development of the Whole Child
Goal
To explore your understanding of play and the elements that need to be considered when developing play experiences.
Instructions
1. Read through assignment and criteria in rubric.
2. Reflect on your thoughts on the definition of play and the values and function of play in learning. You need to share your thoughts about considering families and culture in play-based programming, including ideas about traditional Indigenous play. Get It Done Now!
3. Submit assignment into dropbox. Organized complete digital assignment and include all required documentations.
Given:
- The textbook Play and Learning in Early Childhood Education
- Play and Exploration: Early Learning Program Guide
- All materials from Learning Outcomes 1
Directions:
Complete the following:
1. The readings helped you understand the challenge in defining play and explored many definitions of play. You have learned that play is a right for children. You have now developed your own thoughts on play and learning. Reflect on your thoughts about play,
a. Before taking this class
b. After completing the first learning outcome in this class
c. Offer your personal definition of play
d. Find one quote using resources from this class to support your definition of play. Reference any work used in the development of this using APA format.
2. In the readings, you discovered the values, features and characteristics of play.
a. Discuss the value, features and characteristics of play.
b. Find two quotes using resources from this class to support your discussion. Weave this quotation into the body of your discussion where it makes the most sense. Reference any work used in the development of this using APA format.
c. Summarize your new or enhanced understanding the role of play in young children's lives.
3. Summarize your learning in a thoughtful conclusion.