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Zusatztext 'This is an important book. Based on new ground-breaking research into children's perspectives on play! Howard & McInnes present revolutionary guidelines for play practice. This book has the potential to transform understandings about children's playfulness! and! in particular! about how this vital ingredient in the growth of learning and well-being can be practically supported and nurtured within educational! recreational and therapeutic settings.'-Dr David Whitebread! Senior Lecturer in Developmental Psychology & Early Childhood Education! University of Cambridge! UK. Informationen zum Autor Justine Howard is Postgraduate Programmes Manager and Senior Lecturer at the College of Human and Health Sciences at Swansea University, UK. She is a Chartered Psychologist and specialist in developmental and therapeutic play. Karen McInnes is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Glamorgan, UK. As a trained primary school teacher and speech therapist, she previously lectured in Early Years at Bath Spa University, UK. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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 ...
