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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Realising the decreasing amount of play in everyone’s life, this The Importance of Play in Everyday Life certification course, developed by The University of Sheffield, and presented by FutureLearn, is specifically designed to highlight & make people aware about the value of play & how the nature of play has changed with due course of time across various communities & clans.
The course swiftly takes the learners through the evolution of playing & the impact of technology on play. The course also carefully explains play activities across cultures. Course takers also get to reflect on the relationship between creativity, innovation & play.
The Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life training course encourages the learners to understand how playing, as an activity, plays an important role for young people to be successful when they become an adult. They also get to learn the various types of play & whether all of them are helpful or not. And how can playing help people do better in other aspects of life as well.
The Highlights
- Certification by CPD certification service
- Free access for 9 weeks
- Extensively engaging lectures
- Highly experienced educators of The University of Sheffield
- Immersive virtual tours for better understanding
Programme Offerings
- Exercises
- Virtual exploration
- video lectures
- Case Studies
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2763 | yes | Futurelearn |
Candidates can understand the Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life certification fee structure of this course as mentioned below:
The course is free to access for 7 weeks. But, for certification, candidates can upgrade their plan as mentioned below:
Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life Fee Structure:
Description | Amount |
Limited access | Free |
Subscribe & save | ₹6,500 |
Buy this course | ₹2,763 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
The Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life certification by Future Learn, and the University of Sheffield will be awarded after the course completion & submission of the exercises & assignments.
What you will learn
The learners of ‘Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life’ certification syllabus will get to learn about:
- Candidates will get to learn the importance of play in everyday life.
- Value of play in various cultures will be discussed in detail.
- Importance of play in youngsters will be demonstrated visually.
- Candidates will get aware about the evolution of play with time.
- Impact of technology in playing will also be talked about.
- Learners will also learn about the role of play during times of illness, trauma or accident.
- Types of play in virtual worlds & their impact in play will also be included.
- Candidates will get familiar with the relationship between play, creativity and innovation in the workplace.
Who it is for
This course is highly recommended for:
- Anyone who is interested in play & its evolution.
- Parents aspiring to better understand their children
- Candidates aspiring to become athletes.
- Any individual is interested to learn the impact of modern technology in play.
- Any individual is interested in psychology.
Admission Details
The Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life classes admission procedure is very simple. In case the participants need a certificate then they need to keep their debit/credit card handy.
Candidates may follow the given steps to register themselves –
Step 1: Log on to the course URL - https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/play & click on ‘Join this course for free’.
(Candidates can also upgrade their plan if they want a digital certificate by choosing the plan that suits them the most, putting in the billing details & then making the required payment).
Step 2: Sign up to the website to get the course registered on your account.
Step 3: Candidates then are requested to verify the account by clicking on the link sent on the mail.
Step 4: Just login & you will have the access to the course.
The Syllabus
Instructors
The University of Sheffield, Sheffield Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
This course is for any individual who is interested in playing and understands its role in life.
The candidates other than the free plan, get a Digital Certificate of Achievement
The unlimited plan not only gives you access to this course but to thousands of other short courses that are available on Future Learn.
Almost every short course on Future Learn is free to access for a mentioned duration.
Yes, the course neatly explains the evolution & difference of play across various cultures & communities.
Yes, the course extensively talks about the evolution of Play & the history of toys & games.
Yes, immersive virtual exploration helps candidates for deeper understanding.
This course is taught by Elizabeth Wood & Jackie Marsh, two of the highly experienced MOOC educators on Future Learn.
3 Hours of consistent input per week is appreciated.
The Digital Certificate of Achievement is certified by the CPD certification service which conforms to the continuing professional development services.