Exploring Play for Early Childhood Studies

Mandy Andrews - University of Worcester, UK

Courses:
Early Childhood Curriculum | Issues/Models in Early Childhood Education | Play

September 2012 | 216 pages | Learning Matters

This accessible and focused text for early childhood studies and early years students takes the reader through a detailed exploration of the nature of play. It begins by examining definitions of play and supports students to understand some of the key concepts of play. It goes on to consider the benefits of play, creativity and risk and the contexts for play. The final section considers children's rights and the adult role in the facilitation of play. Interactive activities and theory focus features are included throughout, helping students to arrive at an understanding of their own practice in relation to play.

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Introduction

PART ONE - WHAT IS PLAY?

Identifying features of play

Understanding concepts of play

Historical perspectives and principles

Observing play

PART TWO: THE BENEFITS OF PLAY

The value of play in child development

Play and social development

Play, creativity and risk

Contexts for play

PART THREE: CHILDREN'S RIGHTS AND THE OWNERSHIP OF PLAY

The ownership of play: Play space, play cues and play actions

Developing a Pedagogy for Play

Conclusion: Play IS for life, not just for nursery

'An engaging read which prompts thought about the fundamental nature and importance of play'
- Nursery World

A valid book containing a range of perspectives suitable for Level 3 and Foundation degree students.

Mr Joe Murdoch

Childhood Studies, Isle of Wight College

May 27, 2016

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This is a very useful book covering a lot of areas regarding the importance of play. It is useful for students to dip in and out of; the easy to access format will facilitate this. The chapter on 'developing a pedagogy for play' is particularly useful and challenges students to relate to current practice.

Mrs Claire Pescott

Dept of Care & Continuing Education, Ystrad Mynach College

July 1, 2015

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A good text for students regarding the importance of play.

Miss KATY MEREDITH

CARE DEPARTMENT, COLEG Y CYMOEDD

September 1, 2015

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This book is really great - particularly useful for students studying a Degree in Childhood Studies.
Will recommend to my students to use for their esssay.

Mrs Dawn Stuart

higher Education, Cardiff and Vale College

March 4, 2015

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Excellent case studies and points for discussion. Ideal for education students studying early years play.

Miss Rebecca Bolan

Dept of Psychology, Kingston University

January 3, 2015

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Clearly written, easy to use and very helpful

Mrs Dawn Burnham

Dept Of Applied Health Sciences, Farnborough College of Technology