Play - ELCC 1006

Students will develop an understanding of the role of play in a child’s growth and learning. They will also learn about the role of the environment and the early childhood practitioner in enhancing children’s play. This course focuses on the planning of inclusive and appropriate play environments, including indoor and outdoor play experiences. Students will explore a variety of play situations and materials used in child-care settings.

Note: Restricted to Early Learning and Child Care and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41107 A01 No
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41108 A02 No
Fall Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024 Mon: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
 41110 E01 No
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11178 A01 No
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11179 A02 No
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Mon: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
 12423 E15 No
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20482 A01 No
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20483 A02 No
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 20485 O02 No
This course is offered in an online setting. Your course will be taught in real-time at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11180 O01 No
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20484 O01 No

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This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

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