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STUDENT NAME: SIMRAN SHARDA
STUDENT NO: 31371
NAME OF MARKER: PAM SHEPHARD
DATE OF SUBMISSION: 6 MAY 2012
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Name: SIMRAN SHARDA Date: 6 MAY 2012
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|Explain why play is important to the holistic development of the young child. Explain how and why children’s play changes over the first six years of life. |
|Include examples to support your explanation. |
|Give a definition of play using theoretical perspectives. (15) |
|Outline characteristics and types of play. (25) |
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|Explain how play facilitates and is impacted by the maturation of children’s developing physical, intellectual, linguistic, emotional and
Bibliography: Bruce, T. (2006 reprint) Developing Learning in Early Childhood, London: Sage Macleod-Brudenell, I, Kay, J (2008, Second Edition) Advanced Early Years for Foundation Degrees & Level 4/5, Harlow: Heinemann Chapters 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 Montessori Centre International (undated) Child Development – Module 2, London: MCI Chapter 5