Benefits of Play Analysis & Observation
-Part I – Benefits of Play Analysis (40 pts)
Discuss the developmental functions of play in early childhood. (15 pts)
Discuss some of the different kinds of play behaviors that you would expect to see as an observer at a preschool. (15 pts)
With reference to research findings, present your views on whether you would approve of your young child watching several hours of television per day.
What are some potential positive and negative outcomes associated with television watching in early childhood? (10 pts)
-Part II – Observation Analysis (40 pts)
A synthesis of the types of play you observed in relation to the different theories mentioned with examples from your observation notes (20 pts)
What can Early Childhood Educators do to foster healthy physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development in early childhood (10 pts)