Interactive Play and Social Emotional Learning

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3 Units
Online Self-Paced

Course Description

Learn How Interactive Play can Benefit Your Students and their Social-Emotional Learning

Interactive play is a research-backed approach to student engagement, collaboration, and social-emotional development. This course explores the critical role of interactive and purposeful play in learning environments, emphasizing its ability to promote cognitive growth, emotional intelligence, and a sense of belonging. Participants will apply strategies that support play-based learning, identify challenges to implementation, and develop solutions to create safe, inclusive, and dynamic classrooms. The course culminates in a final project where learners will synthesize their knowledge by creating a research paper, presentation, or infographic showcasing the benefits, strategies, and challenges of interactive play in education. This project will serve as a professional resource for colleagues, parents, or stakeholders in educational settings. This course is designed for educators, administrators, child development professionals, and anyone interested in incorporating play-based learning to enhance student engagement and social-emotional growth.

Course Details

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

Who Should Attend: This course is designed for educators, administrators, child development professionals, and anyone interested in incorporating play-based learning to enhance student engagement and social-emotional growth.

Course Materials:  No textbook requirement.

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EDU-X714U – 001 Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504

Interactive Play and Social Emotional Learning

Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
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$504
Online Self-Paced
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What You Will Learn

  • Describe the importance of interactive play and how it impacts social-emotional learning
  • Present a wide range of purposeful and interactive play strategies
  • Incorporate interactive play and social-emotional learning into lessons
  • Explain the challenges associated with interactive play and how to overcome these obstacles
  • Create a safe and nurturing environment for students to build confidence
  • Implement interactive play strategies to increase student engagement
  • Describe the relationship between interactive play and social-emotional learning

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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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Online Self-Paced

Our online self-paced courses are designed to provide flexibility and autonomy for learners. Unlike traditional classroom methods, which require attendance at scheduled times, self-paced courses allow you to progress through the material at your own speed within a six-month period from the time of enrollment.  Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams.

Key differences from traditional classroom methods:

  • No scheduled class times or required attendance.
  • No assigned due dates for assignments; you set your own schedule.
  • Asynchronous learning, meaning you can work on assignments anytime.
  • No discussion forums and no interaction with others enrolled in the course.
  • No scheduled class times or required attendance.

Structure of Online Self-Paced Courses:

The content is divided into learning modules, each covering one or more topics. Within each module, you can expect the following components:

  • Module Introduction: Outlines what you can expect to learn in the module.
  • Required Readings and Presentations: Includes textbooks, articles, journals, websites, and audio/video presentations.
  • Assignments: May include written assignments, quizzes, blogs, and other activities based on the readings and presentations.
  • Module Conclusion: Reviews the topics covered and what you should have learned.

Typically, there is a final project, paper, or exam due in the last module that synthesizes all the topics covered throughout the course. The design of the learning modules follows a consistent rhythm to help you manage your time effectively. Grades will be available within two weeks of final submission, transcripts will be automatically mailed out following grades being posted and approved. Please allow 3-4 weeks from when final grades are posted to receive a transcript.

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