Schematic Patterns in Play

Programme Introduction

Schemas are patterns of repeated behaviour which allow children to explore and express developing ideas and thoughts through their play and exploration.

'Schematic Patterns in Play’, identifies and explains the main play schemas. Sample activities to support children to develop these further are highlighted alongside descriptive words to build corresponding language acquisition under each schema. You will also see examples of how to write a learning story with a schema focus and many images of play schemas in action. This programme will be particularly suitable for those working with children under 3 and in junior pre-school. 

The Resource Documents section contains printable handouts to support the programme content and a Certificate of Participation is saved to the educator profile on completion.

IMPORTANT* Before you start - please read 'NOTES FOR THE COURSE'. This contains important information to help you navigate the site if you are undertaking a programme for the first time. 

 

Programme Content

  • Hearing the voice of the child
  • Building unconscious memories
  • Trajectory, Transporting, Enveloping, Positioning, Enclosing, Rotation, Orientation, Connecting.
  • Language linked to schemas
  • Schema learning stories
  • Seeing Aistear in schema play
  • Activities to support, consolidate and extend schema
  • Schema Watch activity
Key Learning Outcomes

Key Learning Outcomes from this programme include: 

1. An awareness of the importance of schematic patterns of play in how young children think and learn

2. The ability to recognise the main schema types and how these are represented in children's play

3. Skills and awareness of how to provide activities that will support children to practice and consolidate schema play

4. An appreciation of how Aistear themes and goals are present in schematic play.

5. The ability to compile learning story observations about schema play

6. Understanding of the key role of the adult as a co-facilitator in schematic play. 

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Downloadable reference documents

Test multiple choice questions

Certificate of Completion

Notes for the course

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