UNIT TITLE: The Importance of Play
LEVEL: One
CREDIT VALUE: 3 (10 hour credits)
UNIT CODE: PQ41TE001
| LEARNING OUTCOMES | ASSESSMENT CRITERIA | |
| (Understanding, skills, knowledge to be learned) | (Standards of achievement against which outcomes will be measured) | |
| The learner will be able to: | The learner has achieved this because (s)he can: | |
| 1. Understand the importance of play | 1.1 Identify at least 2 reasons why play is an essential part of education. 1.2 List at least 3 benefits of play.
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| 2. Recognise different types of play. | 2.1 Identify at least 3 types of play
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3. Understand what makes play stimulating.
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3.1 List at least 3 points which make an activity enjoyable and stimulating. | |
4. Understand the relationship between play and stages of child development |
4.1 Identify at least 3 suitable activities for a given age range which are used to strengthen muscles. 4.2 Identify at least 3 suitable activities for a given age range which are used to develop hand-eye co-ordination.
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5. Understand the nature of different types of play. |
5.1 Identify the importance of the role of carer in choosing play activities. 5.2 Identify at least 2 opportunities for group play. 5.3 Identify at least 2 opportunities for solitary play. 5.4 Identify at least 2 benefits of choosing a variety of activities.
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