ECE530 Children's Play

This course explores the nature of play and its role in the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, language, and creative development of children, birth through age eight. In addition, it examines the major theories of play, current research on play behavior, environments that support play, the role of technology in children's play, and the role of adults in facilitating play activity. Attention is given to the cultural contexts of play and the importance of play for children challenged by special needs. Prerequisite(s): none 2 semester hours