DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ECE1005 PLAY AND LEARNING
ASSIGNMENT 2 – 30%
Prop Box
In a group (in pairs for outstation students), prepare a play prop box to be placed in the dramatic play corner to spark children’s imagination and creativity.
Write an essay of about 2000 words explaining a) why you have chosen the materials to be included in the prop box b) what children can do with them c) how children can benefit from them
Do a 10 minutes presentation in class on how to use the prop box.
Below are some helpful guidelines when you prepare your prop box.
• Prop boxes enable children to act out what they know, cement their concepts, practice skills in a meaningful context, and learn with and from other children …show more content…
It should: a. conform to word limitations b. use 1.5 or double line spacing c. use Times New Roman 12 point font d. use referencing that follow APA style
Allocation of Marks
| |Level 4: Outstanding |Level 3: |Level 2 : |Level 1: |
| | |Good |Minimal Satisfactory |Unsatisfactory |
|Relevant of Theme |Directly relevant to |Relevant to children 3-8;|Relevant to some |Lacks relevancy; will provide few |
| |children ages 3-8; one |provides some |children, but outside |opportunities to consolidate |
| |through which they can |opportunities to |many children’s realms|understandings or learn new concepts. |
| |consolidate |consolidate |of experiences. | |
| |understandings and learn |understandings and learn | |