REC 200Introduction to Children's Play

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• Easy concepts and genuinely interesting material. The first few lectures are a bit boring and honestly feel like a review of PSYCH 101, but the course gets much more engaging as it goes on. Very little "new" info to be learned; for example, the course places a strong emphasis on the importance of play and accessibility.
  The final exam was a breeze. Two major assignments are a little annoying because of the formatting requirements, but the content itself isn’t difficult. There are also weekly assignments based on the lectures, and they’re usually pretty straightforward.
  Overall, I’d recommend this course, especially if you already have a strong psychology background. Will say that the…

  Aug 2026 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

• I liked the class because the content is useful for those going into a line of work with children, or even if you want children of your own.
  Course content is filled with discussion on what play is, what it can look like and the importance of it. It really did make me think at times and did make me curious outside of class.
  I would have loved less group work, as I feel my learning would have been captured better, but otherwise it is a simple course if you study and do readings!
  (although I barely did readings and I did fine, you just NEED to study before the final exam!!)

  Aug 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

• Content and assignments are easy to understand, however, these are mostly group assignments meaning your grades for this are heavily dependent on your group. Not sure if the TA's will be different but a lot of time marks have been skewed. You need to go to class for the engagement activities and submit them within 1-2 hours or you will receive a late mark deduction. Prof has a bit of an ego although very nice.

  Apr 2023 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

• Pretty easy course, learn lots about child development. Prof is super nice. Lectures are long though.

  Sep 2022 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

• Really like the content, it is easy to understand! Prof. Alyssa is super nice and remembers everyone's names, and she has some engaging parts in class that make the class not that boring.
  However, this course is all about group projects (3 in total for 40%). One paper (20%), engagement part (15%), professionalism (5%), and final paper/exam (25%). That means your group pretty much determines your grade.

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