This module will explore the role of play and creativity in child development. This will include definitions and characteristics of play as well as different types of play.
You will examine the theoretical perspectives and research that underpins the study of play in childhood. There will be guidance and encouragement to foster an awareness of how cultural, social, and historical contexts shape the nature and value of play and creativity.
Areas explored in the module will include the influence of technology on traditional play and the role of play in education, including the impact of play-based learning on academic achievement. You will discuss barriers to play, the impact of overscheduling, and the decline of play in modern society.
