Aug 06, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog

ECE 120 - Guiding Play and Learning


3 Credit Hour(s)
3 Lecture Hour(s)
0 Lab Hours(s)
This course focuses on play as an integral part of children’s learning and healthy development. Students will learn how to promote children’s social, emotional, physical, cognitive, language, as well as academic skills through play. It covers play theory and design of the learning environment. Students will learn how to promote prosocial behaviors through supportive relationships and environments with diverse settings and guide self-regulation, prosocial development and task engagement of children. Emphasis is placed on appropriate ways to guide children in their play activities and routines, and ways to develop creativity in children.