Play as a Cultural, Developmental and Pedagogical Phenomenon, 5 cr

Tampere University

Description
Completion options

Teaching periods

Course code

KAS.VAR.060

Language of instruction

English, Finnish

Academic years

2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024

Level of study

Intermediate studies

Grading scale

General scale, 0-5

Persons responsible

Responsible teacher:

Arttu Mykkänen

Responsible teacher:

Mari Saha

Responsible organisation

Faculty of Education and Culture 100 %

Coordinating organisation

Education Studies 100 %

Sustainable development goals

Goal 5: Gender Equality

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Goal 17: Partnerships

Play is examined as a cultural, developmental and pedagogical phenomenon, and as a site of politics. The student becomes acquainted with different theories and play environments, as well as the observation, planning and guidance of play.

Learning outcomes

Further information

Learning material

Equivalences

Studies that include this course

Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

1. Small group teaching (Finnish)

01.09.2023 – 16.10.2023

2. Distance teaching (English)

08.01.2024 – 03.03.2024