The Development Of Play

Author : David Cohen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2006-10-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134867820

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The Development of Play by David Cohen Pdf

Play is an important part of our development. In playing, we learn to move, think, speak and imagine, as well as cope with other people. This second edition of The Development of Play addresses these key functions that play serves. David Cohen examines how children play with objects, with language, and most importantly, with each other and their parents. He goes on to ask why we stop playing, and looks at adult games. The Development of Play argues that psychology has accepted too uncritically the Victorian opposition of work and play, and argues that adults can learn to play more. With its extensive account of recent work in this area, this book is the most up-to-date work on the importance of play and will be of interest to child psychologists, developmental psychologists, and a wide number of professionals involved with children.

Author : Ivy Schousboe,Ditte Winther-Lindqvist
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789400765795

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Children's Play and Development by Ivy Schousboe,Ditte Winther-Lindqvist Pdf

This book provides new theoretical insights to our understanding of play as a cultural activity. All chapters address play and playful activities from a cultural-historical theoretical approach by re-addressing central claims and concepts in the theory and providing new models and understandings of the phenomenon of play within the framework of cultural historical theory. Empirical studies cover a wide range of institutional settings: preschool, school, home, leisure time, and in various social relations (with peers, professionals and parents) in different parts of the world (Europe, Australia, South America and North America). Common to all chapters is a goal of throwing new light on the phenomenon of playing within a theoretical framework of cultural-historical theory. Play as a cultural, collective, social, personal, pedagogical and contextual activity is addressed with reference to central concepts in relation to development and learning. Concepts and phenomena related to ZPD, the imaginary situation, rules, language play, collective imagining, spheres of realities of play, virtual realities, social identity and pedagogical environments are presented and discussed in order to bring the cultural-historical theoretical approach into play with contemporary historical issues. Essential as a must read to any scholar and student engaged with understanding play in relation to human development, cultural historical theory and early childhood education.

Author : Fergus P. Hughes
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412967693

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Children, Play, and Development by Fergus P. Hughes Pdf

Children, Play, and Development offers a comprehensive look at children's play from birth to adolescence.

Author : Anthony D. Pellegrini
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780195393002

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The Oxford Handbook of the Development of Play by Anthony D. Pellegrini Pdf

The role of play in human development has long been the subject of controversy. Despite being championed by many of the foremost scholars of the twentieth century, play has been dogged by underrepresentation and marginalization in literature across the scientific disciplines. The Oxford Handbook of the Development of Play marks the first attempt to examine the development of children's play through a rigorous and multidisciplinary approach. Comprising chapters from the foremost scholars in psychology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology, this handbook resets the landscape of developmental science and makes a compelling case for the benefits of play. Edited by respected play researcher Anthony D. Pellegrini, The Oxford Handbook of the Development of Play is both a scientific accomplishment and a shot across the bow for parents, educators, and policymakers regarding the importance of children's play in both development and learning.

Author : Fergus P. Hughes
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Child development
ISBN : 0205152600

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Children, Play, and Development by Fergus P. Hughes Pdf

Author : Jeffrey Trawick-Smith
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429510137

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Young Children's Play by Jeffrey Trawick-Smith Pdf

Young Children’s Play: Development, Disabilities, and Diversity is an accessible, comprehensive introduction to play and development from birth to age 8 years that introduces readers to various play types and strategies and helps them determine when intervention might be needed. Skillfully addressing both typically developing children and those with special needs in a single volume, this book covers dramatic play, blocks, games, motor play, artistic play, and non-traditional play forms, such as humor, rough and tumble play, and more. Designed to support contemporary classrooms, this text deliberately interweaves practical strategies for understanding and supporting the play of children with specific disabilities (e.g. autism, Down syndrome, or physically challenging conditions) and those of diverse cultural backgrounds into every chapter. In sections divided by age group, Trawick-Smith explores strategies for engaging children with specific special needs, multicultural backgrounds, and incorporating adult–child play and play intervention. Emphasizing diversity in play behaviors, each chapter includes vignettes featuring children’s play and teacher interactions in classrooms to illustrate core concepts in action. Filled with research-based applications for professional practice, this text is an essential resource for students of early childhood and special education, as well as teachers and coaches supporting early grades or inclusive classrooms.

Author : Anthony D. Pellegrini
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780195367324

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The Role of Play in Human Development by Anthony D. Pellegrini Pdf

Pellegrini argues that play is an excellent example of the influence of biology and culture on one other, especially during childhood. The innovative possibilities associated with different forms of juvenile play behaviour can influence both individuals' skill acquisition and possibly also the development of the species.

Author : Susan G. Solomon
Publisher : University Press of New England
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-04
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781611686111

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The Science of Play by Susan G. Solomon Pdf

Poor design and wasted funding characterize today's American playgrounds. A range of factors--including a litigious culture, overzealous safety guidelines, and an ethos of risk aversion--have created uniform and unimaginative playgrounds. These spaces fail to nurture the development of children or promote playgrounds as an active component in enlivening community space. Solomon's book demonstrates how to alter the status quo by allying data with design. Recent information from the behavioral sciences indicates that kids need to take risks; experience failure but also have a chance to succeed and master difficult tasks; learn to plan and solve problems; exercise self-control; and develop friendships. Solomon illustrates how architects and landscape architects (most of whom work in Europe and Japan) have already addressed these needs with strong, successful playground designs. These innovative spaces, many of which are more multifunctional and cost effective than traditional playgrounds, are both sustainable and welcoming. Having become vibrant hubs within their neighborhoods, these play sites are models for anyone designing or commissioning an urban area for children and their families. The Science of Play, a clarion call to use playground design to deepen the American commitment to public space, will interest architects, landscape architects, urban policy makers, city managers, local politicians, and parents.

Author : Peter Slade
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1853022462

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Child Play by Peter Slade Pdf

This comprehensive book explores theories and practice of play. It suggests that media influences have a profound effect on behaviour, and by stressing the importance of understanding play as a chart of development, and drawing links between home, school, clinics and therapy, he offers the prospect of an understanding of delinquency and difficulty.

Author : Emily Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP
Publisher : Tandem Speech Therapy, PLLC
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Playing With Purpose by Emily Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP Pdf

If you are a family or educator with a toddler or young child then you have come to the right place. This book will teach you how to convert play and everyday routines into activities that are both fun AND beneficial for a child’s speech and language development. With little tweaks to your interactions and the everyday routines you are already engaging in, you can increase opportunities for learning and growth for your child. This best part is it’s not a lot of extra work. In the Playing With Purpose book you will learn: The basics of language development Why play is important for a child’s growth in the early years How children learn during play and familiar routines Tips for boosting speech and language skills during play Tips for boosting speech and language skills in everyday activities

Author : Mary Sheridan,Justine Howard,Dawn Alderson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136837494

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Play in Early Childhood by Mary Sheridan,Justine Howard,Dawn Alderson Pdf

Based on the pioneering work of Mary D. Sheridan, Play in Early Childhood is a classic introductory text to play and development – key topics for all those who work with young children. Updated for a contemporary audience and fully evidence-based, it explains how children’s play develops and how they develop as they play. With over eighty illustrations and observations of play from birth to six years, this new edition presents classical and contemporary literature, making clear links between play and all areas of children’s development. It includes activities to consolidate thinking and suggestions for further reading throughout. Play in Early Childhood considers: the development, value and characteristics of play issues relating to culture, adversity and gender play from recreational, therapeutic and educational perspectives the role of parents/caregivers and professionals in supporting play Suitable for those new to the area or for more experienced workers wanting a quick reference guide, this easy-to-follow book meets the needs of students and professionals from a wide range of health, education and social care backgrounds, including early years professionals, playworkers, children’s nurses, speech and language therapists and social workers.

Author : Marjorie Taylor
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780199909193

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The Oxford Handbook of the Development of Imagination by Marjorie Taylor Pdf

Children are widely celebrated for their imaginations, but developmental research on this topic has often been fragmented or narrowly focused on fantasy. However, there is growing appreciation for the role that imagination plays in cognitive and emotional development, as well as its link with children's understanding of the real world. With their imaginations, children mentally transcend time, place, and/or circumstance to think about what might have been, plan and anticipate the future, create fictional relationships and worlds, and consider alternatives to the actual experiences of their lives. The Oxford Handbook of the Development of Imagination provides a comprehensive overview of this broad new perspective by bringing together leading researchers whose findings are moving the study of imagination from the margins of mainstream psychology to a central role in current efforts to understand human thought. The topics covered include fantasy-reality distinctions, pretend play, magical thinking, narrative, anthropomorphism, counterfactual reasoning, mental time travel, creativity, paracosms, imaginary companions, imagination in non-human animals, the evolution of imagination, autism, dissociation, and the capacity to derive real life resilience from imaginative experiences. Many of the chapters include discussions of the educational, clinical, and legal implications of the research findings and special attention is given to suggestions for future research.

Author : Artin Goncu,Suzanne Gaskins
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007-01-15
Category : FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
ISBN : 9781135592431

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Play and Development by Artin Goncu,Suzanne Gaskins Pdf

Children's play is a universal human activity, and one that serves a significant purpose in personal development.Throughout this volume, which is an extension of the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Jean Piaget Society, the editors and contributors explore assumptions about play and its status as a unique and universal activity in humans.As a whole, Play

Author : Magdalena Battles
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1689996811

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Let Them Play by Magdalena Battles Pdf

Could time on the playground increase your child's ability to succeed in the world? Could building with LEGO teach them to problem-solve and plan ahead? Could braiding a Barbie's hair help them with cognitive abilities?The simple answer is yes! Creativity is slowly dying because of our overstressed and overscheduled lives. But through play--the time that parents sometimes take for granted--children can tap into their imaginations, enhance their social skills, and strengthen their fine motor abilities. Play is a child's way of exploring the world. Teach your child the importance of playtime through creative activities such as:Chalk obstacle courseNature scavenger huntCareer costume role playSheet fortsRecycling stationAnd 95 more child development activities!In Let Them Play by Dr. Magdalena Battles, your child will learn how to develop cognitively, physically, emotionally, and socially--all while having a blast!

Author : Mary Benson McMullen,Dylan Brody
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 1938113748

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Infants and Toddlers at Play by Mary Benson McMullen,Dylan Brody Pdf

Think more intentionally about the play materials you choose and offer to preschoolers to enhance their development and learning