Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
KAS.VAR.060
Play as a Cultural, Developmental and Pedagogical Phenomenon, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Course code
KAS.VAR.060Language of instruction
English, FinnishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Intermediate studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Arttu MykkänenResponsible teacher:
Mari SahaResponsible 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
01.09.2023 – 16.10.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
08.01.2024 – 03.03.2024
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)