Sandra Smidt

Playing to Learn (eBook, ePUB)

The role of play in the early years

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

What do we mean when we use the word 'play' in terms of learning and development? This book argues that all play is purposeful. The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum focuses on play as the prime mode of learning; this thought-provoking book clarifies what is required of practitioners.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 152
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. September 2010
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781136973383
• Artikelnr.: 43073008

Autorenporträt

Sandra Smidt is a retired educationalist, who now writes on aspects of early learning and development. Her most recent books include: Key Issues in Early Years Education (as editor); Introducing Vygotsky; Supporting Multilingual Learners in the Early Years and A Guide to Early Years Practice, 3^rd edition - all published by Routledge.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1. What is this thing called play? 2. Taking inventory of the
world 3. Agency and ownership 4. Memory and its role in play 5. A sense of
self: a sense of others 6. Sharing feelings and thoughts: playing at being
an artist 7. Sharing feelings and thoughts: playing at being a symbol user
8. War play, cruel play, tragic play 9. Why play matters: voices