CICE 401:  PLAY DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUNG CHILD

DEPARTMENT:  Department of Teacher Education            SEMESTER:  Fall, 1999

COURSE DESIGNATOR & NUMBER:  CICE 401              SEMESTER HOURS:  3

CATALOG DESCRIPTION
The significance of play in the development process.  An examination of various aspects of play in early childhood programs.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the course, the student is expected to...

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the historical views and issues related to play

2. Demonstrate comprehension of play theories

3. Appreciate the value of play as a normal developmental function

4. Identify normative stages in play behaviors

5. Evaluate play materials

6. Appropriately incorporate culturally diverse play materials into early childhood settings

7. Adapt and select appropriate play materials for culturally diverse and developmentally different young children

8. Appreciate the role of play and games in curriculum-planning and learning

ATTENDANCE
You are allowed one absence--no questions asked.  After that, excused absences are only those accompanied by a medical excuse signed by a doctor.  Showing up more than 10 minutes late without a signed excuse will be considered an unexcused absence.  Three points will be deducted from your final point total for each unexcused absence.

GRADING
100 total points will be calculated as follows:                       Grades will be calculated as follows:
Class Participation / Weekly Reflections - 15                           A:  91 – 100
Reclaiming Play as Adults - 5                                                 B:  81 - 90
3 Play Observations - 15                                                       C:  71 - 80
4 Special Times - 20                                                             D:  61 – 70
Mid-Term Examination - 15                                                   F:  less than 61
Group Games:  Part I -   10
Group Games:  Part II (Final Exam) -  20

TEXTS
Johnson, J. E., Christie, J. F., & Yawkey, T. D. (1999). Play and early child development. New York: Addison, Wesley, Longman, Inc.

Kamii, C. & DeVries, R. (1996). Group games in early education: Implications of Piaget’s theory. Washington, D.C.: National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Wipfler, P. (1990). Listening to children. Palo Alto, CA: Parents Leadership Institute.

SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS (on reserve in the learning center):
Carlsson-Paige, N., & Levin, D. E.  (1987).  The war play dilemma: Balancing needs and values in the early childhood classroom.  New York:  Teachers College Press.  (ch. 1, 3, 5)

Levin, D. E.  (1998).  Remote control childhood?  Combating the hazards of media culture.  Washington, D.C.:  National Association for the Education of Young Children.  (ch. 6)

CALENDAR AND ASSIGNMENTS
    WEEK 1: AUGUST 24
        Introductions
        Course description and details

    WEEK 2: AUGUST 31
        DUE:  Reclaiming Play as Adults
        Johnson, Ch. 1 (Theories of Children’s Play)

    WEEK 3: SEPTEMBER 7
        Johnson, Ch. 2 (Play and Development)
        Johnson, Ch. 8 (Observing Play)

    WEEK 4: SEPTEMBER 14
        DUE:  Play Observation 1
        VIDEO:  Play--The Seed of Learning
        Johnson, Ch. 3 (Development of Play)

    WEEK 5: SEPTEMBER 21
        DUE:  Play Observation 2
        VIDEO:  Sensory Play - Constructing Realities
        Johnson, Ch. 4 (Individual Differences in Play)

    WEEK 6: SEPTEMBER 28
        DUE:  Play Observation 3
        VIDEO:  Block Play – Constructing Realities
        Johnson, Ch. 7 (Adult Involvement in Play)

    WEEK 7: OCTOBER 5
        HAND OUT:  Mid-term Examination
        Johnson, Ch. 5 (Play in Diverse Cultures)

    WEEK 8: OCTOBER 12
        DUE:  Mid-term Examination
        VIDEO:  Playlistening

    WEEK 9: OCTOBER 19
        DUE:  Special Time 1
        Wipfler, Special Time and Playlistening

    WEEK 10: OCTOBER 26
        DUE:  Special Time 2
        Johnson, Ch. 6 (Play, Special Children, and Special Circumstances)

    WEEK 11: NOVEMBER 2
        DUE:  Special Time 3
        Kamii & DeVries, Ch. 1:  Good Group Games:  What Are They?
        Kamii & DeVries, Ch. 2:  Why Use Group Games?
        Kamii & DeVries, Ch. 3:  Types of Group Games

    WEEK 12: NOVEMBER 9
        DUE:  Special Time 4
        Kamii & DeVries, Ch. 11:  The Issue of Competition
        Kamii & DeVries, Ch. 12:  Principles of Teaching

    WEEK 13: NOVEMBER 16
        DUE:  Group Games – Part 1
        Johnson, Ch. 9 (Play Environments)

    WEEK 14: NOVEMBER 23
        Johnson, Ch. 10 (Play Materials)
        Johnson, Ch. 11 (Play and Education)

    WEEK 15: NOVEMBER 30
        Carlsson-Paige, Ch. 1:  Approaching the War Play Dilemma
        Carlsson-Paige, Ch. 3:  Examining the Two Sides of the War Play Debate
        Carlsson-Paige, Ch. 5:  Deciding on an Approach: Considering the Options
        Levin, Ch. 6:  Fostering Creative Play to Counteract the Negative Impact of Media Culture

    WEEK 16: DECEMBER 9 (12-1:50)
        DUE:  Group Games – Part 2 (Final Examination)

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