This course will focus on the attitudes, knowledge and skills needed for planning, implementing and promoting play-based learning for young children.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- 1. The value characteristics and history of play based learning
- a. Importance and value of play to young children
- b. Overview of the history of play-based learning
- 2. Explain how learning occurs through play
- a. Categories of play
- b. When and how play occurs
- 3. Plan and implement and evaluate a developmentally appropriate program that meets the observed needs of children
- a. The role and purpose of different learning centres (e.g. unit blocks, music)
- b. Observe and record children's interests
- c. A learning centre based on children's interests and developmental needs
- 4. Explain how to integrate diversity, physical needs, culture and gender when planning play based learning
- a. Observe a learning environment for inclusiveness
- b. Analyze the play-based learning environment for inclusiveness using an environmental tool
- c. Ways to integrate diverse needs into a play-based learning environment
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42226 |
January 5, 2027 to March 23, 2027 |
Lab | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 42228 |
January 8, 2027 to February 26, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.