Play in the Early Years provides an accessible overview of key concepts, debates and approaches to children’s Play. This book:
· Considers play from a variety of perspectives
· Offers expert insights into theory and research in each area
· Encourages the reader to critically reflect on both theory and practice
With features including key terms, case studies, reflective questions, spotlights on research and an accompanying glossary, this text is perfect for everyone who is interested in Play – from those just starting undergraduate degrees through to those with more advanced knowledge or experience.
Cuprins
Introduction: The Problem with Play – Kay Owen & Alistair Turvill
Chapter 1: The Changing Face of Play – Kay Owen
Chapter 2: The Role of Play in Child Development – Kay Owen & Christopher Barnes
Chapter 3: Understanding Children′s Play Behaviours – Jenny Boldrin
Chapter 4: Play in the Great Outdoors – Su Wall & Kay Owen
Chapter 5: Digital Play in Early Childhood – Alistair Turvill
Chapter 6: Play and Gender – Kay Owen & Jenny Hallam
Chapter 7: Therapeutic Play: What are we playing at? – Carol Fenton
Chapter 8: Children′s Right to Play – Julianne Harlow & Martin Smith
Chapter 9: Learning and Play: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment – Su Wall & Sarah Roeschlaub
Chapter 10: A Historical View of Anthropological, International & Intercultural Perspectives – Marco Antonio Delgado-Fuentes
Chapter 11: Autism and Play – Trevor Cotterill
Conclusion: The Real Problem with Play – Kay Owen
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Despre autor
Dr Kay Owen is a Developmental Psychologist, currently lecturing on the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies and MA Childhood degrees at the University of Derby. Her particular research interests are the development of cognition during the pre-school period, and how play, and early relationships impact development.
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