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PL310: Perspectives On Play
| Module Title | Perspectives On Play |
|---|---|
| Module Code | PL310 |
| Module Tutor | Francis Barton |
| School | Leisure |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 6 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | In taking this module you cannot take PL212 |
| Brief Description | The aim of this module is to appraise perspectives on children’s play and critically examine their application within the contemporary social policy framework for children and young people. |
| Indicative Syllabus | The module provides an opportunity for students to appraise perspectives on play in relation to their own disciplinary background. At a time when children’s opportunity to play is of considerable concern, the module will enable students to enhance their understanding of the importance of play and to apply the implications from this for their own particular field of study. The module will pay particular attention to recent research that considers play behaviours operating across a range of adaptive systems to build and enhance resilience for children and the relationship to social policy for children and young people. The module will consider the intrinsic nature, unique qualities and value of children’s play including: key characteristics of play; the range of children’s play behaviours; an introduction to theoretical perspectives of play; the relationship between play and well-being and the application of understanding to specific areas of study. |
| Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and understanding ii. Skills |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff / student contact: 30% (lectures, seminars and tutorials) |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 50% Coursework: Standard: 2000 Words or equivalent 002: 50% Practical Exam: Oral Examination: Individual presentation: 15 minutes |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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