Unit 3.3: Apply theoretical perspectives and philosophical approaches to play

Understand theoretical perspectives which support play

• 1.1 Identify theories which influence play
• 1.2 Summarise how theories impact on own understanding of play
• 1.3 Analyse how theoretical perspectives on play inform practice

Understand philosophical approaches which influence play provision

• 2.1 Identify philosophical approaches which influence play provision
• 2.2 Summarise how philosophical approaches impact on own understanding of play provision
• 2.3 Analyse how philosophical approaches to play inform practice

Be able to apply theoretical knowledge in own practice

• 3.1 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
• 3.2 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

Be able to apply philosophical approaches in own practice

• 4.1 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
• 4.2 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

Be able to review how theoretical perspectives and philosophical approaches to play contribute to own practice

• 5.1 Evaluate how theoretical perspectives and philosophical approaches to play support own practice
• 5.2 Share evaluation of how theoretical perspectives and philosophical approaches to play provision supports practice