EDF2058 Play-based learning theories and pedagogy
Faculty of Education
EDF2058 Play-based learning theories and pedagogy is a 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education. It isn't offered in 2020. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Not offered
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF2058
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After EDF2058
No unit lists EDF2058 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Overview
In this unit you will explore, research and evaluate a variety of play-based learning theories. You will examine the concept of ‘play’ to consider the influence of linguistic, cultural and socio-economic diversity on understandings of play and its connections to learning. Play will be examined to give consideration to the influence of popular culture and peer interactions. Positioning yourself as an informed teacher, you will be asked to apply your understanding of this diversity to suggest and recommend ways of supporting children's play-based learning. Engaging with play-based curriculum and framework documents during the unit will support you to view children as active participants in their learning through play who are capable of engaging in solving problems and co-constructing new knowledge. Learning multiple ways of observing and documenting children's play, you will be required to engage in an analysis of pedagogical play and outline implications of your analysis for your own professional practice.
Offerings in 2020
The 2020 handbook lists no offerings for EDF2058.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate a broad understanding of play-based learning theories
apply contemporary play-based learning theories to creatively explore possibilities for pedagogical practices in early childhood settings, primary schools, families and communities - 2
critically analyse the research base underpinning the range of theoretical perspectives on play-based learning
- 3
critically consider the application of play-based learning theories for children from diverse linguistic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
- 4
identify and discuss implications for practice connections between curriculum framework documents and play-based learning theories
- 5
develop a broad understanding of pedagogical tools and methods to assess children’s learning through play
Workload and teaching
You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours which includes:
• 24 contact hours comprising of lectures, workshops, tutorials and online activities/engagement and;
• 120 hours of self-directed/independent study.
Where it fits
EDF2058 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF2058?
EDF2058 has no prerequisites.
When is EDF2058 offered?
EDF2058 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.
How much work is EDF2058?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include EDF2058?
EDF2058 is part of Early childhood and primary education.