Perspectives on Play
A Learning for Life

By Avril Brock
December 2008
Longman
Distrubuted by Trans-Atlantic Publications Inc.
ISBN: 9781405846738
344 pages
$57.50 Paper Original


This book examines current research and theoretical knowledge with regards to play as a medium of learning.  It presents a review and critical analysis of research in the field whilst exploring development in the early childhood years from a broad range of multi-disciplinary perspectives.  Brock's approach will offer a dynamic perspective on the practice of play that will rival existing texts currently on the market, it will be a valuable asset for any student studying for an Early Childhood, Childhood, or Education Studies degree.

Contents

  1. The Value of Play
  2. What is Play?
  3. Babies and Toddlers Playing
  4. A Pedagogy of Play
  5. Playing in the Foundation Stage
  6. Primary Children at Play in the Classroom
  7. Rough & Tumble Play in the Early Years of Primary School
  8. Play for Children with Special Educational Needs
  9. The Art Therapies and Play
  10. Playwork
  11. Concluding Perspectives
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