| ISBN13: | 9780367135911 |
| ISBN10: | 0367135914 |
| Binding: | Hardback |
| No. of pages: | 180 pages |
| Size: | 234x156 mm |
| Weight: | 490 g |
| Language: | English |
| Illustrations: | 9 Illustrations, black & white; 6 Halftones, black & white; 2 Line drawings, black & white; 5 Tables, black & white |
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A Vygotskian Analysis of Children's Play Behaviours
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This book brings a refreshing Vygotskian perspective to the importance of play, and the role it has in the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children. The authors use a praxeological approach and participatory research to provide a comprehensive, accessible addition to the expanding field of Early Years play.
This book brings a refreshing Vygotskian perspective to the importance of children?s play, and the role it has in the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children. The authors use a praxeological approach and participatory, ethical research to provide a comprehensive yet accessible addition to the crucial and expanding field of Early Years play.
Including illustrative vignettes and case studies, and covering a range of contexts, theories and approaches, the experienced authors explore a variety of topics, including:
- Role-play and Early Years practice
- Incorporating technology into practice
- Scenario and role development
- Play in the home as well as the classroom
Endorsed by EECERA, A Vygotskian Analysis of Children's Play Behaviours is an ideal choice for Early Years practitioners, researchers, policy makers, and academics researching or lecturing in early childhood education.
Part 1 Contexts and Principles: An analysis of Vygotsky?s approach to play 1. Play as Role-Play: A Vygotskian analysis 2. Role Play and Emotions: A Vygotskian analysis 3. Children at Heart: Role-Play theory and Early Years practice Part 2: Approaches and Techniques: Vygotsky in action 4. What?s going on? Documentation as a key strategy for making role play understandable 5. The Role of Drama in Role-Play 6. Role-Play and Technologies in Early Childhood 7. Socio-dramatic Play: Scenario and role development as enacted by children and as facilitated by pre-service early childhood teachers through drama Part 3: Case Studies: Role-play in practice: A Vygotskian analysis of children?s play behaviours 8. Wave Play: Fluid play to support social co-construction 9. Organising the Family: Role-play in the home environment 10. Role-play Beyond Early Childhood Education and Care
