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FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER DEVELOPMENT

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD


DEVELOPMENT

BECD105: LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PLAY

November 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. Analyse the role of play in growth and development of children. [100]

2. Describe the characteristics of the surplus energy theory of play in ECD.


Give implications for the caregiver. [100]

3. Justify the inclusion of games in a learning situation at ECD level. [100]

4. Discuss the role of learning centres in children’s development and


learning. [100]

5. Examine the role of the teacher in children’s play in the outdoor play area.
[100]

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