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Perspectives on Play: Learning for Life [Paperback]

Avril Brock (Author), Sylvia Dodds (Author), Dr Pam Jarvis (Author), Yinka Olusoga (Author)

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Paperback: 344 pages
Publisher: Longman; 1 edition (16 Sep 2008)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1405846739
ISBN-13: 978-1405846738
Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.4 x 2 cm

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Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 185,278 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book presents a review and critical analysis of research in the field whilst exploring development in the early childhood years from a broad range of multi-disciplinary perspectives. Brock's approach will offer a dynamic perspective on the practice of play that will rival existing texts currently on the market, it will be a valuable asset for any student studying for an Early Childhood, Childhood, or Education Studies degree.

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This brand new text breaks the mould of books on the subject of play currently on the market. It explores, debates and further develops the theory of play, relating cutting-edge theory to examples of practice, taken from a broad range of multi-disciplinary perspectives.

Each author brings their own perspective to the subject, based on rich and diverse experience, examining play-based activities from a wide variety of settings: the classroom, the playground, the home and local community.

Each chapter is illustrated throughout with observation notes, case studies, interviews and discussions, encouraging you not only to critically evaluate current research but to reflect on ways in which you could develop and improve your own practice.

Perspectives on Play will be an invaluable resource for any student studying within childhood studies, playwork programmes or training to teach at early years or primary level. The book is also ideal for early years, primary and play practitioners.

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This book is very useful for anyone studying a foundation or honours degree in Early Years or playwork. It is easy to read and understand. It has elements that are useful for many of the modules including areas of research and is very up to date with it's information. It includes international and theoretical perspectives of play. It has been one of the best and most useful books I have bought over the last four years.

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