Understanding Play as a Tool for Learning

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Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the importance of creating and maintaining a safe environment in play.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the features to create and maintain a safe environment in play.

  • 1.2.

    Assess an activity used to support physical development for safety.

2.

Know how to support children's development through play.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Explain different theories of how children learn basic concepts.

  • 2.2.

    Describe a range of play activities that promote development of:

         a) creativity and imagination

         b) cognition

         c) communication and language skills

         d) physical skills. 

3.

Know how to promote inclusivity through play.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Evaluate different inclusive strategies used to promote one aspect of child development through play.