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Play and Pedagogy in Early Childhood: Bending the Rules, 1st Edition | AU/NZ

Susan Dockett, Marilyn Fleer

  • Copyright 1999
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Play and Pedagogy in Early Childhood: Bending the Rules 1st Edition by Susan Dockett/Marilyn Fleer
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Overview

This book explores the significance of play in the education and development of young children. It discusses a range of theoretical perspectives and develops a framework for considering play. The framework is based on a consideration of the context in which play occurs, as well as the nature of play itself. Readers are encouraged to consider their own views and expectations of play and to develop a strong awareness of their perspectives about the value of play.

Play experiences for children are highlighted in several ways throughout the book. Each chapter features several examples of play drawn from interviews with and observations of young children. These are used to highlight key issues and to emphasise the considerable ingenuity and enthusiasm exhibited by young children in their play.

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Meet the Authors

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Susan Dockett

Sue Dockett has worked as an educator and academic in the field of early childhood for many years. In her role as Emeritus Professor, she continues to work with colleagues at both national and international levels, pursuing research addressing educational transitions, particularly transitions to school and the expectations, experiences and perceptions of all involved. Her other research areas include children’s play, participatory, rights-based research and researching with children.

Marilyn Fleer

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  • Extensive use of examples and experiences of play used throughout the book.
  • Covers classical and contemporary theories of play and relates these to the development of the child.
  • Looks at the context in which play occurs and challenges the reader to question their own assumptions about play.
  • One of the first books to look at technology and its influence on play.
  • Gives practical advice on how to organise for play in different settings e.g. pre-school, day care etc.

Table of Contents

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Section 1: Theories of Play
1. Thinking about play
2. Classical theories of play
3. Contemporary theories of play

Section 2: A New Look at Play
4. A framework for play
5. Genres of play
6. Confronting assumptions about play

Section 3: Analysing Play
7. Cultural aspects of play
8. Power and play
9. Technology and play
10. Adult roles in childrens play
11. Individual differences in play

Section 4: Play in Action
12. The childs whole play experience
13. Organising for play
14. Play in school

Index

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  • ISBN-10: 0170135993
  • ISBN-13: 9780170135993
  • RETAIL $149.95
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