FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER DEVELOPMENT

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

DEVELOPMENT

BECD105: LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PLAY

May 2019

Time: 3 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer THREE questions only. All questions carry equal marks.

You are advised to spend 1 hour on each of your answers.

You will be penalised for repeating material used to answer another

question.

Credit will be given for answers that are clear, concise, drawing on
relevant examples and illustrations from the teaching and learning
situation.

Answer all questions in the Answer Books provided

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QUESTIONS

1. Discuss the difference among development, growth and learning in Early

Childhood Development (ECD). [100]

2. Examine the applicability of the Evolutionary theories of play in ECD.

[100]

3. Discuss the following types of play:

(a) Free play [20]

(b) Make-believe play [20]
(c) Creative play [20]
(d) Physical play [20]
(e) Manipulative play [20]

4. Evaluate the importance of dramatic play in the Ecological theory. [100]

5. Analyse the importance of music and movement to the development

and learning of ECD learners. [100]

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