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CHS330: Environment for Play
Unit 1 Assignment: Play Theories and Experiences
Due Date: 11:59 pm EST Sunday of Unit 1
Points: 100
Overview:
In this unit the important developmental theories spanning from classical to postmodern
periods have been discussed.
Instructions:
• Choose one theorist with whom you most connect and answer the following
questions:
o Identify the theorist and their theory. Include why you connect with this
theory the most.
o How does their theory relate to your own play experiences as a child?
• Conduct additional research and address the following points:
o Discuss any new information you found and how the theory impacts you
now as an educator.
o How what you have learned has changed your view on play?
o Discuss how you will implement this theory (or components of it) into your
own classroom.
Requirements:
• Submit a Word document in APA format.
• At least two pages in length (excluding the Title and Reference pages), double-
spaced, 12 pt. font.
• At least two resources; one must be your textbook.
Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before
you write and again after you write.
Evaluation Rubric for Unit 1 Assignment
CRITERIA Exemplary Proficient Needs
Improvement
Deficient
15 points 12 – 14 points 9 – 11 points 0 – 8 points
Introduction of
theorist, theory,
personal
connection, and
relation to
experiences as a
child.
The introduction
is thoughtfully
and carefully
written, making a
clear connection
to childhood
experiences.
The introduction
makes
connections to
childhood
experiences but
is missing minor
details.
The introduction
makes connections
to childhood
experiences but is
missing key details.
The introduction is
missing or poorly
written.
Discussion of
new information
and how it
impacts you as
an educator
The discussion
and impact are
clearly and
concisely written
and addresses
its impact on the
educator.
The discussion
and impact are
present but are
missing minor
details.
The discussion and
impact are present
but are missing key
details.
The discussion is
missing or poorly
written.
Changes in
personal
viewpoint on play
The changes in
personal
viewpoint are
thoughtfully and
carefully written.
The changes in
personal
viewpoint are
present but are
missing minor
details.
The changes in
personal viewpoint
are present but are
missing key details.
The changes in
viewpoint are
missing or poorly
written.
Implementation
of theory in the
classroom
The
implementation
of the theory is
creatively well
thought out and
easily adapted to
the appropriate
learning
situation.
The
implementation of
the theory is
present but is
missing minor
details.
The implementation
of the theory is
present but is
missing key details.
The implementation
is missing or poorly
written.
10 points 8 – 9 points 6 – 7 points 0 – 5 points
Resources More than 2
resources.
2 resources. n/a 0-1 resource.
15 points 12 – 14 points 9 – 11 points 0 – 8 points
Paper Length At least 2 pages. n/a n/a Less than 2 pages.
Clear and
Professional
Writing and APA
Format
Writing and
format are clear,
professional,
APA compliant,
and error free.
Few errors that
do not impede
professional
presentation.
Significant
errors that do not
impede
professional
presentation.
Errors impede
professional
presentation;
guidelines not
followed.
- Overview:
- Instructions:
- Requirements:
- Evaluation Rubric for Unit 1 Assignment
