Course 5: Understanding the Role of Play in Early Childhood Education

3 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for SDCOE Participants Only

In this course participants will analyze and explore research on play and the crucial role it plays in a child's everyday learning. Participants will explore different types of play and the benefits of each type. This course will focus on the role of the educator within play. Participants will explore the importance of intentionally planning play throughout the day across all developmental domains.

Course Details

Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for Multiple Subject credentialed teachers needing ECE units to teach TK.

Prerequisites:

Students enrolling in this course must have successfully completed EDC-X711W, EDC-X712W, EDC-X713W, AND EDC-X714W; OR EDC-X724U and EDC-X725U, a bachelor’s degree, and California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X715W – Cohort 6 15 Dec 202418 Jan 2025 3 $237

Course 5: Understanding the Role of Play in Early Childhood Education

15 Dec 202418 Jan 2025
3
$237
Credit Validation
Online

Directions for Participants: Register with SDCOE by emailing [email protected]

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation after the allotted 30 days.

Enrollment Open Through: December 15 – January 16, 2024 (11:59pm PT)

EDC-X715W – Cohort 7 09 Mar 202512 Apr 2025 3 $237

Course 5: Understanding the Role of Play in Early Childhood Education

09 Mar 202512 Apr 2025
3
$237
Credit Validation
Online

Directions for Participants: Register with SDCOE by emailing [email protected]

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation after the allotted 30 days.

Enrollment Open Through: March 9, 2025 – April 9, 2025 (11:59pm PT)

What You Will Learn

  • Explain the connection between play and learning for young children
  • Articulate the role of the educator in supporting different types of play
  • Include play within their lesson plan and throughout the school day

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

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