Learning and Connecting in School Playgrounds (eBook, PDF)

Llyween Couper, PhD completed a PhD in 2015 at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, where she is currently co-presenting Master's level courses by distance in Autism and Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Settings. Llyween is a registered teacher and worked as a Resource Teacher, Learning and Behaviour in primary and secondary schools in Christchurch, New Zealand. During this time she was awarded a 10-week sabbatical to develop a playground audit tool. Dean Sutherland, PhD is a senior lecturer and speech-language therapist at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. His research interests include supporting parents, wh¿nau and teachers to understand how to grow children's communication and social connections. Dean is passionate about the role of play and play spaces in children's lives.