Goals and Objectives of this Course:

• Learn about the history and origin of play.
• Investigate what the research proves about play and its crucial affect on child development.
• Acquire knowledge about the different types of play and their benefits.
• Determine that lack of play is detrimental to children.
• Identify researchers and their contribution to the field of knowledge about play.
• Apply new knowledge about to the curriculum and/or classroom.
• Reflect on play to transform professional practice.