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)