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 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 Thu, Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20482 A01 No
Spring May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 Thu, Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20483 A02 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41123 A01 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41124 A02 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41125 A03 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Fri: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 41126 A04 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Thu: 06:00 - 09:00 pm
 42378 E01 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Oct. 3, 2025 Tue: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
Fri: 01:00 - 04:00 pm
Fri: 09:00 am - 12:00 pm
 41127 Q01 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11151 A01 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11152 A02 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Thu: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 11153 A03 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Mon: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
 11154 E01 No
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
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 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 Thu, Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20484 O01 No
Spring May 4 - Aug. 21, 2026 20526 O01 No

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