EDUC 4345 Creative Play and Play Environments

This course is an introduction to the study of the role of play and creative expression through the visual arts, music, creative drama and other play activities. Theoretical frameworks of play, the characteristics of play, the importance of play, the stages of social and cognitive play, types of playgrounds, outdoor environments for children of different ages and with diverse needs, play materials, and learner centered play will be studied. Fee.