The psychology of play in children course aims to clarify the concept of play - definition of play, types of play - functions of play, theories that explained play, play and developmental theories, psychoanalytic theory, cognitive theory, educational theories, play and cognitive development, exploring issues surrounding the child, communication skills Early life, play and physical development, fine motor skills and temporal development, play and sensory development, play and social development, play and emotional development, play therapy, play as an introduction to the development of innovative thinking of a kindergarten child, play and innovation, classifications of play, artistic games and activities, innovation and imagination, creative environment The role of community institutions, the role of the school.
Intended learning outcomes
Identifying the concept of play and its types, identifying the stages of play development in children, knowing the role of play in preparing the kindergarten child for the next age stage, knowing the relationship between the theories that explained play, knowing the characteristics and characteristics of play in different stages of development, comparing the impact of play on the development of different aspects in children
Teaching and learning methods
Using the lecture method and the method of dialogue and discussion