ECE 272 - Play and Motor Development (3)

Prerequisite: ECE 111 with a grade of “C” or higher
spring

Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.

Emphasis is placed on the importance of play and movement in the development of children within an appropriate environment. Identification and examination of types of play, recognition of appropriate materials for play, strategies for communicating the importance of play with parents and staff, and the role of the teacher in facilitating play and movement in indoor and outdoor environments.