Effect of Play on Childhood Growth and Development, A Case Study of Layibi Division Gulu District.
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2016-08
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Kampala International University, School of Education, Open and Distance and E-learning
Abstract
The study was set out to investigate. The Effect of plays on childhood growth and
development,’ a case study of Layibi Division Gulu District. The study was guided by
three research objectives these were; To assess the relationship,~y between plays and
growth and development in Layibi Division, To identify the ways through which plays
influence the childhood growth and development and lastly, To examine the measures
which can be undertaken to improve childhood growth and development in Layibi
Division. The methodology involved the use of both quantitative and qualitative methods
because the researcher intended to use a variety of knowledgeable respondents,
Quantitative measures were employed through the use of questionnaires to attain data
from the variables under investigation to generate the information. The findings
revealed that there exists a positive relationship~j between plays and childhood growth
and development This is because plays play lay the foundation for literacy since
children learn to make and practice new sounds, Plays also allows adults to learn their
children ~ body language Knowing when you should in cooperate yourself in your child’s
play is the key here. Play nurtures development and fulfills a baby~ Thborn need to
learn. Play takes many forms from shaking a rattle to peek-a-boo to hide-and-seek. Play
can be done by the child alone, with another child in a group or with an adult. In
addition plays influence childhood growth and development through encouraging adults
communicate with the children in their fives, gives the children the chance to be
spontaneous, Plays gives children choice, Plays give children the ability to practice
physical mo vemen4, balance and test their own fimits in real fife. Some of the measures
which can be undertaken to improve childhood growth and development include staff
training (teachers), organizing school matches and children par4, the researcher
recommended that there is need for the training of teachers and parent on how to deal
with children in the community to ensure proper upbringing of the kids.
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A Dissertation Submitted to The College of Education Open and Distance E- Learning in Partial Fulfillment for the Award of Bachelors of Arts in Education of Kampala International University.
Keywords
Childhood Growth and Development, Effect of Playing, Gulu District.