Play, Learning and the Early Childhood Curriculum (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)

Lecturers, why waste time waiting for the post to arrive? Request and receive your e-inspection copy today The Third Edition of this popular book reflects contemporary research as well as thinking about the role and value of play in learning and development, within and beyond early childhood. The author explores recent developments across international contexts which endorse play, and argues for critical engagement with some aspects of policy discourse in how 'educational play' is constrructed. This accesible book also reviews contemporary theoretical trends which focus on the meanings and intentions that children bring to their play.

The new edition includes coverage of:

- play in education policies; UK and international perspectives

- working with parents

- social and cultural diversity

- children with special educational needs and disabilities

- outdoor play

Each chapter includes case studies provided by practitioners, along with questions and tasks to promote critical engagement and reflection on key issues and debates.

This book is for students on Childhood Studies courses and those on Initial Teacher Education and Masters programmes in early childhood and primary education. Experienced practitioners on CPD courses will also find it useful.

For additional online material visit www.sagepub.co.uk/wood

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2013
First published:	2012
Authors:	Elizabeth Ann Wood
Dimensions:	242 x 170 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	208
Edition:	3rd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-84920-116-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Pre-school & kindergarten
LSN:	1-84920-116-1
Barcode:	9781849201162

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