Child Psychology - The Importance of Play

Name: Child Psychology - The Importance of Play
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This free online course demonstrates the importance of play to children's social, emotional and cognitive development.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Discuss the importance of play and how it can complement childhood
Describe the opinions and theories of famous psychologists about play in childhood
Outline the characteristics and classification of games by age
Discuss the impact of play on early childhood development
Outline factors that influence play behaviour in the preschool years
Explain how to teach children different types of play in early childhood
Describe the benefits of teaching with play-based activities
Summarize demographic factors that influence digital gaming habits

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