Playful Pedagogies

Author : Pat Broadhead,Justine Howard,Elizabeth Wood
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010-03-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781446244333

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Play and Learning in the Early Years by Pat Broadhead,Justine Howard,Elizabeth Wood Pdf

Providing high quality play experiences is an essential part of good early years education, but this can pose a challenge for practitioners who face pressure from a more didactic primary curriculum, and from parents worried that their children will fail to acquire essential skills and knowledge. By helping the reader to develop their understanding of the complex relationships between play and learning, this book examines current theoretical perspectives on play, alongside examples of recent and innovative play research from a range of disciplinary and methodological perspectives. With contributions from leading play scholars, it brings together theory, research, policy and practice in relation to play and learning in early years settings. The emphasis is on the relationship between play and learning, and play and pedagogy, and the need to understand these dimensions more substantially in order to teach with confidence. Included are chapters on: - the influence of play on thinking, problem-solving and creativity - cooperative play and learning - play, risk and outdoor learning - learning to play in cultural context There are chapter objectives, reflective points, reflective tasks and suggestions for further reading throughout, to facilitate critical thinking and encourage independent study. Suitable for early years practitioners, early childhood students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and all those who work with and care for young children, this is an exciting and thought-provoking book.

Author : Anna Cox,Estelle Tarry
Publisher : John Catt
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781398383173

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Playful Pedagogies: Young Children Learning in International and Multicultural Contexts by Anna Cox,Estelle Tarry Pdf

In the 21st century what the future holds for young learners is unclear, what is clear is that they need to be confident, capable and resilient. As wider communication about education is increasing, there is a developing understanding that children in settings across the globe learn in the same ways and have the same needs. How these are best met demands reflection and effective contexts for early learning reflect the needs and demands of the communities they serve. This book considers international and multicultural learning environments from both theoretical and practical perspectives. It is written by specialists in early years education in the UK and in international contexts, all of whom have a passion for young children's learning. The theoretical perspectives are supported by eight case studies, from Uganda, Indonesia, Mexico, Qatar, Netherlands, Italy, the United Kingdom and Romania.

Author : Laura Baecher
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031549564

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Playful Pedagogy in Higher Education by Laura Baecher Pdf

Author : Pat Broadhead,Andy Burt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136582738

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Understanding Young Children's Learning through Play by Pat Broadhead,Andy Burt Pdf

This timely and accessible text introduces, theorises and practically applies two important concepts which now underpin early years practice: those of ‘playful learning' and 'playful pedagogies'. Pat Broadhead and Andy Burt draw upon filmed material, conversations with children, reflection, observation, and parental and staff interviews, in their longitudinal study of outdoor and indoor play environments in an early years unit. This research-based text offers extensive insights into related theories, as well drawing on the authors’ skills and knowledge as researcher and as class teacher in order to provide opportunities for personal reflection and possibilities for practical application in early years classes and settings. Discussing both indoor and outdoor environments, the text explores ideas surrounding ‘open-ended play’, and ‘the whatever you want it to be place’. It illustrates how the themes of children’s play reflect their interests, experiences, knowledge gained at home and in school, and their cultural heritages. By showing how children become familiar and skilful within open-ended play environments, the authors illustrate how the children’s co-operative skills develop over time as they become connected in communities of learners. Alongside the examples of children’s playful learning, the book also considers the implications for resourcing and organising playful settings through playful pedagogies that connect with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum (DfES 2007) and with the Tickell Review, ongoing as the book went to press. Understanding Young Children's Learning through Play uses children’s perspectives on their play to illustrate how rich their personal understandings are. It also includes parental reflections on what may initially appear a risky and unusual outdoor environment, and it draws attention to the importance of conflict resolution in play in order to extend children’s resilience and assertiveness. This insightful text will be of interest to students of early years education, early years practitioners, academics and researchers.

Author : Glenda Walsh,Dorothy McMillan,Carol McGuinness
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781526413277

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Playful Teaching and Learning by Glenda Walsh,Dorothy McMillan,Carol McGuinness Pdf

Informed by international research along with contrasting perspectives on different forms of play, this book emphasises the importance of play to children, and the opportunities that play provides for learning and development.

Author : Glenda Walsh,Dorothy McMillan,Carol McGuinness
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781526413253

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Playful Teaching and Learning by Glenda Walsh,Dorothy McMillan,Carol McGuinness Pdf

Every early years practitioner should be able to captivate and maintain the interest of young children in their setting, through the provision of a playful learning experience. Covering age ranges 3-8 years, this textbook explores the importance of infusing playfulness throughout the entire early years day, and includes chapters that: establish the core principles underpinning playful teaching and learning help students and practitioners understand how playfulness can be applied to all aspects of the early years curriculum including mathematics, literacy, outdoor environments, science & technology, and ICT explore core issues in early years provision including observing, planning & assessment, and how they relate to playful learning emphasise the role and qualities of the playful professional. This is a fantastic resource for any student or practitioner looking to enrich the lives of young children through meaningful playful learning experiences.

Author : Moyles, Janet
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335264186

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The Excellence Of Play by Moyles, Janet Pdf

This is a must-read book for all students studying early childhood at a range of levels and practitioners who are looking to deepen their understanding of play and playful practices.

Author : Michael Matera,John Meehan
Publisher : Dave Burgess Consulting
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1951600940

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Fully Engaged by Michael Matera,John Meehan Pdf

Join us on the lesson-planning adventure of a lifetime! In classrooms around the globe, teachers hunger for strategies that can inspire authentic engagement, while young minds yearn for a new world of learning where they can become the hero. We crave choice. Mastery. And a clear sense of purpose. Fully Engaged is a fresh and fast-paced study of how teachers can inject curiosity, wonder, and excitement into any classroom. It's packed with student-centered strategies precision engineered for young minds. Discover how your pedagogy can leverage the science of serious engagement to inspire students of any age to achieve the impossible, and learn how you can transform your teaching through intentional, student-centered course design to create classrooms that are truly the stuff of legend! Endorsements "This book makes it really clear that the secret to education is enrollment. Not butts in seats, but human beings, eager to go on a journey." -Seth Godin, author "This book had my brain buzzing with ideas to not only amp up student engagement, but also to help every individual feel confident and supported in the classroom." -Stacey Roshan, educator and author "Fully Engaged is THE book that you need to read NOW. You're going to get ideas that are so simple and easy to implement they're ready for you to go go go." -Adam Welcome, author, podcaster, and educator

Author : Pete King,Shelly Newstead
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030724610

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Play Across Childhood by Pete King,Shelly Newstead Pdf

This book explores how play is perceived and practiced through the lens of various different professional and international contexts. Children’s experiences of play will vary according to the different institutions and organisations they are involved in across their lifespan during childhood. The chapters cover play from pre-school to adolescence that includes education, playwork and the new developing area of intergenerational play. This wide variety of contexts and cultures raises questions about universal concepts and notions of ‘play’. The editors and contributors explore how policy, practice and research can identify both differences and commonalities between the way that play is perceived and experienced by children and adults across different types of provision.

Author : Kathleen Goouch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010-06-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136948053

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Towards Excellence in Early Years Education by Kathleen Goouch Pdf

This book uniquely describes the work of two Early Years Professionals, drawing on their narrative accounts as they robustly describe and analyse their work with young children. Against a backcloth of increasing regulation and inspection of early years care and education, Kathy Gooch emphasizes the importance of building authentic relationships with children and their families, explores how play can be promoted as the central site for learning, and shows how professionals can use play to account for children’s development and learning. In analysing the Early Year Professionals’ narratives, this book explores key themes including: Traditional notions of ‘teaching’ and how they can be redefined The significance of talk in children’s lives Teachers’ professional identities How children’s potential in learning can be achieved through play Celebrating knowledge, skills and understanding and re-defining what it means to be a teacher, in its broadest sense, this fascinating book brings together research and literature from across disciplines. Containing a foreword by Tricia David, it will be of interest to academics, early years educators and students on early childhood education degree programmes and initial teacher education courses, as well as others concerned with the over prescriptive nature of early education.

Author : Alice Hansen
Publisher : Learning Matters
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781526448750

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Primary Professional Studies by Alice Hansen Pdf

Primary teacher training is challenging. Trainees must be prepared to consider teaching in innovative ways, while remaining focused on the unchanging requirements of children’s learning. The fourth edition of this popular core book supports trainee teachers working towards primary QTS who need to take account of the diverse aspects of primary professional studies. This is a comprehensive, core text for the primary professional studies module. It begins with an exploration of the curriculum and reviews the current curriculum. The text moves on to look at ′The Developing Child′ encouraging students to focus on child-centred teaching and learning and explores the needs and learning journeys of all children. The fourth edition includes new chapters on technology and learning, mindfulness in the classroom, reflective practice and completing research and writing assignments for primary teacher training.

Author : Sophie Alcock,Nicola Stobbs
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429844522

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Rethinking Play as Pedagogy by Sophie Alcock,Nicola Stobbs Pdf

The conceptualisation and practice of play is considered core to early childhood pedagogy. In this essential text, contributors from a range of countries and cultures explore how play might be defined, encouraged and interpreted in early childhood settings and practice. Rethinking Play as Pedagogy provides a fresh perspective of play as a purposeful pedagogy offering multi-layered opportunities for learning and development. Written to provoke group discussion and extend thinking, opportunities for international comparison, points for reflection and editorial provocations, this volume will help students engage critically with a variety of understandings of play, and diverse approaches to harnessing children’s natural propensity to play. Considering the role of the learning environment, the practitioner, the wider community, and policy, chapters are divided into four key sections which reflect major influences on practice and pedagogy: Being alongside children Those who educate Embedding families and communities Working with systems Offering in-depth discussion of diverse perceptions, potentials and practicalities of early childhood play, this text will enhance understanding, support self-directed learning, and provoke and transform thinking at both graduate and postgraduate levels, particularly in the field of early childhood education and care, for students, educators, integrated service providers and policy makers.

Author : Jed Dearybury,Julie P. Jones
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781119674481

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The Playful Classroom by Jed Dearybury,Julie P. Jones Pdf

Shows teachers how and why they should bring play into the classroom to make learning meaningful, relevant, and fun. Research studies show that all students—young and old, rich and poor, urban and rural—benefit immensely from classrooms filled with art, creativity, and laughter. Fun, playfulness, creative thinking, and individual expression reinforce positive experiences, which in turn lead to more engaged students, better classroom environments, and successful learning outcomes. Designed for K-12 educators, The Playful Classroom describes how teachers can develop a playful mindset for giving students meaningful, relevant and fun learning experiences. This unique real-world guide provides you with everything you need to incorporate engaging, hands-on lessons and creative activities, regardless of the level and subject you teach. Building on contemporary and seminal works on learning theory and play pedagogy, the authors explain how to inspire your students by bringing play. into your classroom. This clear, user-friendly guide supplies practical strategies and effective solutions for adding the missing ingredients to your classroom culture. Access to the authors’ companion website provides videos, learning experiences, and downloadable teaching and learning resources. Packed with relatable humor, proven methods, and valuable insights, this book enables you to: Provide meaningful experiences that will benefit students both in school and later in life Combine the principles of PLAY with traditional curricula to encourage creative learning Promote trust, collaboration, and growth in students Develop a playful mindset for bringing the arts into every lesson Foster critical thinking in any school community The Playful Classroom: The Power of Play for All Ages is a must-have resource for K-12 educators, higher education professionals, and readers looking for education-based professional development and training resources.

Author : Janet Moyles
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335241101

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EBOOK: Thinking about Play: Developing a Reflective Approach by Janet Moyles Pdf

"Thinking about Play... cleverly brings together research-based chapters from experienced Early Years practitioners and academics who provide knowledge the field desperately needs to ensure young children can engage in play - laying their own meaningful foundations for their later education." Tricia David, Emeritus Professor of Education, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK This edited collection brings together play and reflective practice and supports practitioners in reflecting more deeply on the play provision they make for young children. This involves analysing and evaluating what makes quality play and learning experiences by considering how current research might impact on practice. Key features: Introduces the concept of 'playful pedagogies' and explains how it relates to practice Each chapter starts with an abstract so that readers can dip into issues of particular interest and concern Includes questions and follow-up ideas that can be used for CPD experiences and training This important book supports early years students and practitioners in developing their own thinking, ideologies and pedagogies. Contributors: Deborah Albon, Pat Beckley, Avril Brock, Stephanie Collins, Jane George, Jane Gibbs, Justine Howard, Pam Jarvis, Karen McInnes, Kevin Kelman, Linda Lauchlan, Paulette Luff, Estelle Martin, Theodora Papatheodorou, Marie Sprawling, Lynsey Thomas, Pauline Trudell, Rebecca Webster, Bryonie Williams, Maulfry Worthington

Author : Kristina Wright,Sara K. Howe
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781666931532

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Multimodal and Digital Creative Writing Pedagogies by Kristina Wright,Sara K. Howe Pdf

This dynamic collection offers a breadth of expertise and informed pedagogies on teaching multimodal and digital creative writing in the college classroom. This book gives clear guidance with lesson plans, online resources, sample student work, and adaptable assignments.