Unit 3.3: Apply theoretical perspectives and philosophical approaches to play

This unit is part of the Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator and has the following learning outcomes and assessment criteria:

1. Understand theoretical perspectives which support play
   1. Identify theories which influence play
   2. Summarise how theories impact on own understanding of play
   3. Analyse how theoretical perspectives on play inform practice
2. Understand philosophical approaches which influence play provision
   1. Identify philosophical approaches which influence play provision
   2. Summarise how philosophical approaches impact on own understanding of play provision
   3. Analyse how philosophical approaches to play inform practice
3. Be able to apply theoretical knowledge in own practice
   1. Create a plan using theoretical perspectives on play to support the developmental stage, needs and interests of children aged: 0-1 year 11 months, 2-2 years 11 months, 3-5 years
   2. Use theoretical perspectives on play which support the developmental stage, needs and interests of children aged: 0-1 year 11 months, 2-2 years 11 months, 3-5 years
4. Be able to apply philosophical approaches in own practice
   1. Create a plan using philosophical approaches to play which support the developmental stage, needs and interests of children aged: 0-1 year 11 months, 2-2 years 11 months, 3-5 years
   2. Use philosophical approaches to play to support the developmental stage, needs and interests of children aged: 0-1 year 11 months, 2-2 years 11 months, 3-5 years
5. Be able to review how theoretical perspectives and philosophical approaches to play contribute to own practice
   1. Evaluate how theoretical perspectives and philosophical approaches to play support own practice
   2. Share evaluation of how theoretical perspectives and philosophical approaches to play provision supports practice