The Essence of Play
A Practice Companion for Professionals Working with Children and Young People
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- 168 pages
- Reading time
- 6 hours
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Play is important for children's development and there are inherent characteristics that underpin professional play practice across contexts. Providing an overarching concept of play, drawing together the evidence-base across disciplines and linking theory to practice, The Essence of Play is the ideal handbook for all those working with children. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword David Whitebread Introduction 1. Theoretical Perspectives on Play 2. Exploring Play and Child Development 3. Playfulness 4. The Role of Adults in Children's Play 5. The Play Environment 6. Inclusive Play Practice 7. Observation and Assessment through Play 8. Professional Practice Issues Conclusion
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The Essence of Play, Karen Mcinnes, Justine Howard
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- The Essence of Play
- Subtitle
- A Practice Companion for Professionals Working with Children and Young People
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Karen Mcinnes, Justine Howard
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 168
- ISBN13
- 9780415678087
- Category
- Art / Culture, Social sciences, Health / Medicine, Language dictionaries and textbooks, Pedagogy, Psychology
- Description
- Play is important for children's development and there are inherent characteristics that underpin professional play practice across contexts. Providing an overarching concept of play, drawing together the evidence-base across disciplines and linking theory to practice, The Essence of Play is the ideal handbook for all those working with children. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword David Whitebread Introduction 1. Theoretical Perspectives on Play 2. Exploring Play and Child Development 3. Playfulness 4. The Role of Adults in Children's Play 5. The Play Environment 6. Inclusive Play Practice 7. Observation and Assessment through Play 8. Professional Practice Issues Conclusion