AHSC 360 Lecture 1: Introduction & Definitions of Play
1 Oct 2017
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Important concepts in this course: play & human development = what"s appropriate, facilitate play opportunity = environment, risk taking, construct of play. : play & food, play & work, etc. : defining playing. No, usually it is easier to recognize it, but harder to define it: a definition about play" should be: Inclusive: broad, unique, meaningful, applicable, examples of definitions created and written in class: Enjoyable and all-inclusive activities that can be done in an individual or in a group setting. It can be done with or without a specific purpose. Engagement in fun or recreational activities on a specific time and space. : common play" definitions: Intrinsic motivation is a driving force (motivation) to engage in the play behavior or activity. In other words, play is engaged in for its own sake (johnson at al. , 1987) for the purpose of pleasure for the player.
