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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
Spring May 4 - Aug. 21, 2026 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20522 A01 No
Spring May 4 - Aug. 21, 2026 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20523 A02 No
Spring May 4 - Aug. 21, 2026 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20524 A03 No
Spring May 4 - Aug. 21, 2026 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20525 A04 No
Spring May 4 - Aug. 21, 2026 Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 21678 A05 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41428 A01 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41429 A02 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41430 A03 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Fri: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 41431 A04 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11453 A01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11454 A02 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Thu: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 11455 A03 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11456 A04 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11457 A05 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Mon: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
 11458 E01 No
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20827 A01 No
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20828 A02 No
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20829 A03 No
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20830 A04 No
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20831 A05 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 4 - Aug. 21, 2026 20526 O01 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
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 20832 O01 No

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