Play, Learning and the Early Childhood Curriculum

Type

Book

Authors

Elizabeth Ann Wood

Jane Attfield

ISBN 10

185396252X

ISBN 13

9781853962523

Tags

Early Childhood Education, Curricula, Curriculum & Instruction

Description

This book provides a detailed exploration of play, its relationship to learning, and how it can be integrated into the early childhood curriculum. The authors discuss recent theoretical perspectives and insights from research in the United Kingdom, United States and Europe. They suggest practical strategies for improving the quality of play through structuring play environments and experiences, and developing the teacher′s role. Integrating perspectives from theory, research and practice, this book will be relevant to early childhood educators and students in school and pre-school settings. - from Amzon

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