Welcome to CE430 – Unit 1 Class will start at the top of the hour! Please turn the volume up on your computer speakers to access the audio feature of this seminar. If you are unable to hear try logging out and re-entering and if this does not work call Tech Help at Learning Through Play in the Inclusive Classroom

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Course Details Course Seminar Day and Time: - Course Materials: Software: –Microsoft Office: Word & PowerPoint are required for all Kaplan Courses –Adobe Acrobat Reader –PowerPoint Viewer Text: The Whole Child – Developmental Education for the Early Years, 9th ed.; Joanne Hendrick, Patricia Weissman

Course Description This course further examines the theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson and others to demonstrate how children learn through play and the effect play has on all the developmental domains. Students will learn how to incorporate necessary skill development and assistive technology into play while addressing the individual needs of all children in the classroom. As we work together these next 10 weeks; please me your questions & concerns.

Grading Criteria/Course Evaluation Unit # Total Discussion Graded Review Unit 3 Project150 Unit 6 Project185 Unit 9 Project185 Total 1000

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There are 3 Course Projects Unit 3 Project: Chart – Classroom Environment Accommodations. Unit 6 Project: Essay – Video Observation Unit 8 Project: Lesson Plan with Assistive Technology Be sure to carefully review the Project Directions & Project Rubrics

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Unit 1: The Power of Play Unit 1 focuses on the important connection of play and development. You will learn about the different developmental levels of play. Additionally, you will learn about the benefits of play.

Unit 1 Outcomes After completing this unit, you should be able to: Defend the argument of the positive impact that play has on a child’s development. Summarize the two different methods of classifying the developmental levels of play. Understand the course syllabus and requirements.

Unit 1: Play People say that play is important. What do you think? “Through our years of research, we have come to the conclusion that play is to early childhood what gas is to a car. It is the very fuel of every intellectual activity that our children engage in.” (Hirsh-Pasek & Golinkoff, 2003, pg. 214)

The Benefits of Play Chapter 3 of the text begins with an explanation of the many benefits of play. Share what you’ve discovered about the following benefits: Play fosters physical development Play connects children to the outside world Play fosters intellectual development Play promotes positive emotional values Play helps a child develop creativity Play is fun for children

Piaget based play stages Chapter 3 also describes the two methods of classifying the developmental stages of play. The first method stems from Piaget’s developmental theory. As we go through the list, give some examples of each level of play: Functional play level (simple, repetitive, exploratory activities) (0-2 years old) Constructive play level(activity has a purpose) (2-4 years old) Dramatic play level (play with pretend circumstances) (4-7 years old) Games with rules level (elementary school years)

Parten’s theory of play stages The second method was developed by Mildred B. Parten. As we go through the levels, give an example of each level of play Solitary play (playing alone) Parallel play (playing beside but not with another child) Associative play (playing together) Cooperative play (play together an assigning roles)

It’s movie time…….. Let’s watch a video that shows children at water play: Find the My education lab video entitled: Making a Discovery: The Water Table. It is located on the seminar page of the course platform. What did you notice about the child in this video? How does playing in the water enhance development?

To Do List Remember class runs from Wednesday to Tuesday! And unit assignments are due Tuesdays at midnight! This week you will: Introduce yourself Complete the readings Participate in discussion Attend seminar Complete the graded review

A Final Thought “I believe that play is as fundamental a human disposition as loving and working.” (Elkind, 2004a, pg. 36)

References Elkind, D. (2004a). Thanks for the memory: The lasting value of true play. In D. Koralek (Ed.), Spotlight on young children and play (pp ). Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children. Hendrick, J. & Weissman, P. (2010). The Whole Child – Developmental Education for the Early Years 9 th ed. New Jersey: Merrill Hirsh-Pasek, K., & Golinkoff, R.M. (2003). Einstein never used flashcards: How our children really learn – and why they need to play more and memorize less. New York: Rodale Press.