Writing a book about recess could be a very questionable endeavor
for a serious academic psychologist. At first blush it seems to be
a pretty trivial topic. It's the time during the school day where
there's a break from what's typically considered the most serious
work of the day--reading, writing, and arithmetic. Reflecting this
trivial tenor, it's also that time of the school day that
kids--perhaps only half jokingly--say is their favorite part of
school. This perception has lead many schools to question the role
of recess in the school day. This book is an attempt to broach two
views of recess--the perceived value of recess and the movement to
eliminate or reduce the school recess period from the primary
school day.
Due to tightened school budgets and the emphasis on testing, many
elementary schools eliminate recess, gym classes, and play periods
to the developmental detriment of the very children the schools are
supposed to serve. Author Anthony Pellegrini has conducted a number
of careful studies regarding student attentiveness and performance
within programs that have recess periods, and those that don't. The
data show that students need recess in order to blow off energy and
interact with each other in the unstructured recess environment in
order to grow socially. The goal of "Recess" is to help readers
realize the importance of recess and counter the trend to eliminate
it from schools.
This book appeals to academics, teachers, administrators, and
parents.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
