he purpose of this assignment is to analyze and explain the value of play as it relates to child development. You will be synthesizing (combining into a coherent whole) your personal experiences along with the research around the value of play. In essence, you will take a stand or an advocacy role around play.
Present an overview of the What is the importance of play in the lives of children and the critical connection of play to early learning. What does research say about the importance of play? What are the connections between play and the ways children develop?
Within your research paper, cite in APA style at least 5 pieces of information from at least 5 credible, specific resources to support your statements.
Narrate your own play experiences. How have these experiences influenced your attitudes about play as a teacher? What personal contexts can you identify regarding the value of play?
What impact will your understanding of the value of play have on your future actions as a teacher in supporting the role of play in learning for young children? How will you support the use of play by children as a means for learning? What resources might you suggest for a parent who does not understand the value of play?
Your paper should include a quality introduction and conclusion in addition to well-written and meaningful content in the body of the paper.
Your paper should be a double-spaced research paper, 12-point font, that is a minimum of 4 pages but no longer than 7 pages, plus an APA references page.
There should be a strong connection to cited research to support your position, including APA in-text citations.
Sources need to be cited in APA style, both in-text and in your reference page.
Please proofread your final draft of this paper, as writing mechanics do count for part of the grade on this assignment and will demonstrate professionalism in the ECE field.Your paper should include a quality introduction and conclusion in addition to well-written and meaningful content in the body of the paper.
