Pedagogy of play and play therapy Field of study: Pedagogy
Programme code: W3-S1PE19.2024

Module name: Pedagogy of play and play therapy
Module code: ET25
Programme code: W3-S1PE19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to familiarize students with the specificity of play as a very important form of human activity throughout life. As part of the course, students learn about the origins of play pedagogy, the possibilities of using play therapeutically to support human development and functioning at individual stages of life, as well as the activities of the Polish Association of Play Educators "Klanza". Play as a phenomenon will be considered in the context of educational processes from a lifelong perspective, which respects the regularities of development at its various stages.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The graduate is ready to show empathy, support, and help to all participants of the educational process: the student/ward/participant, as well as guardians and other organizers of the educational process. [K01]
 KN3_K02 [3/5] KN3_K03 [3/5] KN3_K07 [3/5]
In terms of skills, the graduate is able to use various types and forms of play to support the development and learning process of the child/ward, as well as his/her parents and teachers. He is also able to design a support process using various types and forms of play in working with people at particular stages of their development (childhood, adulthood, old age), with the aim of supporting their development and functioning. [U01]
 KN3_U02 [2/5] KN3_U06 [1/5] KN3_U09 [2/5] KN3_U10 [2/5]
In terms of knowledge, the graduate knows and understands the importance of play to support the development and social functioning of children, adolescents and adults. Knows the types of games and can match them to the developmental needs of the student, as well as select the appropriate type and type of play to provide therapeutic support. [W01]
 KN3_W02 [2/5] KN3_W08 [1/5] KN3_W14 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [1] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Poster presentation [c05] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Observation [e06] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work K01 U01 W01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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