Rethinking learning through play
Title:
Rethinking learning through play
Author:
Van Heerden, Judy, editor.
ISBN:
9780627038235
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Description:
xviii, 318 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents:
Facilitating development and learning through sensory play -- Inquiry-based learning through play -- Learning about ⁰́₋myself⁰́₊ and ⁰́₋others⁰́₊ as citizens through play -- Preparing children for life through play -- Creating learning environments that promote play -- Play and indigenous knowledge -- Play in the daily programme -- Learning about language, mathematics and technology through play -- Learning about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through play -- Movement and playful learning -- Re-imagining music experiences in early childhood -- Using art to learn through play -- Using toy libraries to enhance play-based learning.
Abstract:
What is play and why is it important? Worldwide, the role and significance of play-based learning as opposed to an aca℗Ưdemic curriculum is under scrutiny. Rethinking learning through play focuses on the role of play in young children in the early years and how it encour℗Ưages optimal learning. Rethinking learning through play examines various theories and approaches to play, and explores a range of strategies and techniques to integrate play successfully in the learning environment and daily programme. With its strong theoretical founda℗Ưtion, it explains in practical terms what and how children learn through play, and how to support learning through play in different contexts.