Popular Toys and Games

Base Knowledge

N/A

Teaching Methodologies

The methodology adopted follows the principle of integration of theoretical knowledge in the practical intervention component. Thus, the theoretical framework will be achieved in the classes, using the oral exposition and the audiovisual equipments, and indication of referenced documents for the study of the programmatic contents. The contents, of the dominant practice component, will be taught focusing the motor experimentation, observation and analysis of tasks behaviour, proposed games and activities. It’s also requested the concretization of practical works concerning the observation and measurement of the motor behaviour.
Evaluation is continuous or by exam.
For continuous evaluation [100% = 20 values] the following items are considered:
1. Project/work (50%).
2. Theoretical and practical evaluation – planification and operationalization (50%).
The exam consists of a theoretical test (100%).

Learning Results

1. Know the taxonomies and typologies of toys and popular games and its usefulness in and to the development of motor skills.
2. Develop the principles for the construction of popular toys, using recyclable and ecological material.
3. Experiment and analyse practical situations, enabling the design and organization of activities that include popular toys and games, that aimed the early motor development.

Program

1. Popular Toys.
1.1. Taxonomy and typology of popular toys.
1.2. Popular toys of motor dominance.
2. Popular Games.
2.1. Taxonomy and typology of popular games.
2.2. Popular games and motor skills.

Grading Methods

Exam
  • - Exam - 100.0%
Avaliação Contínua
  • - Individual and/or Group Work - 50.0%
  • - Frequency - 50.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

1. Amado, J. (2007). Universo dos Brinquedos Populares. Quarteto Editora.
2. Bragada, J. (2002). Jogos tradicionais e o desenvolvimento das capacidades motoras na escola. CEFD.
3. Cabral, A. (1998). Jogos Populares Infantis. Notícias Editorial.
4. Cabral, A. (1985). Jogos Populares Portugueses. Domingos Barreira.
5. Mendes, R., & Dias, G. (2013). Vamos aprender com jogos tradicionais Portugueses. Convite à Música.
6. Mendes, R., Dias, G., Amado, J., & Vasconcelos, O. (2016). Jogos e brinquedos populares: tradição, património e legado. ESEC.