EUBT504 – Value of Play
Module code
EUBT504
Module title
Value of Play
Prescription
This module aims to introduce and examine the value of play in early childhood education. It aims to introduce the holistic nature of child development and learning, including Maori perspectives and theories of child development, learning and play.
Programmes
- EU0901
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of play and the value of types of play in
early childhood settings in Aotearoa New Zealand, including an understanding of the role
of the teacher in supporting play.
2. Show in practice introductory confidence in Te Reo Maori and Tikanga Maori for use
within the early childhood education setting and design, apply and evaluate Maaori
teaching resources.
3. Apply basic subject knowledge in areas of play in early childhood education settings. - Content
- Introduction to values of play, theories of play, and areas of play including music and movement, the visual arts, dramatic play and emergent literacy. Introduction to Te Reo Maori and Maori teaching resources suitable in supporting teaching Te Reo Mori through modelling of the language and Tikanga Maori.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- - Lectures, tutorials, literature, reflective practice, experiential learning, praxis, demonstration and instruction.
- Self directed learning, workshops and online participation, and resource making. - Learning and Teaching Resource
- - Academic staff with relevant qualifications, knowledge and skills in early childhood education
- Web enhancement
- Early childhood education Teaching room with wet floor facilities
- Access to outside area
- Agreement with Practicum placement to support student with their study commitments
Relevant required and recommended readings and resources will be updated annually prior to delivery of the module to ensure currency of the literature and resources. The annual required and recommended reading list will be provided to the students in Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) annual Booklist and Student Module Booklet. - Required Textbooks
- Example of Required Readings for this module (relevant at 2008)
Brownlee, P. (2004). Magic places: Young children's creative artwork. Auckland, NZ: New Zealand Playcentre Federation.
Crowe, R., & Connell, G. (2003). Moving to learn. Christchurch, NZ: The Caxton Press
Metge, J. (1995). New growth from old. The whnau in the modern world. Wellington, NZ: Victoria University Press.
O'Connor, A., & Diggins, C. (2002). On reflection: Reflective practice for early childhood educators. Lower Hutt: Open Mind Publishing.
Oxford University Press. (1997). A modern Mori picture dictionary: He papakupu whakaahua mo te reo Mori o inaianei. Auckland: Author.
Podmore, V.N. (2006). Observation: origins and approaches to early childhood research and practice. Wellington: New Zealand Council for Educational Research.
Reed, A. W. (2001). The Reed concise Mori Dictionary: Mori-English, English-Mori Te Papakupu rapopoto. New Zealand: Reed Publishing.
Somerset, G.L. (2000) Work and play in the early years. Auckland: Playcentre Publications. - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this module is achievement based. Students will be required to achieve a result of 40 or better in each of the assessment tasks. The overall mark to pass the module must be 50 or better.
