Wood, Elizabeth 1955- creator author. text bibliography enk London Thousand Oaks, California SAGE 2013 3rd edn. monographic eng

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xvi, 192 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. "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 constructed. This accessible 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"--Page 4 of cover. Understanding play : complexity and challenge -- Understanding children's learning : contemporary theoretical perspectives -- Play in national policies : international perspectives --Play and the curriculum -- Play and pedagogy -- Plan and learning in outdoor environments -- Assessing children's learning in play -- Developing play. Understanding play: complexity and challenge -- Understanding children's learning: contemporary theoretical perspectives -- Play in national policies: international perspectives -- Play and the curriculum -- Play and pedagogy -- Play and learning in outdoor environments -- Assessing chidlren's learning in play -- Developing play. Elizabeth Wood. Previous ed. by Elizabeth Wood and Jane Attfield: London: Paul Chapman, 2005. Includes bibliographical references and index. Early childhood education Play Learning Early childhood education Curricula LB1139.35.P55 .W66 2013 372.21 9781849201155 2012947266 UKMGB 120816 20260807173856.0 17432800 eng