Full Description
Learning through Play introduces students to the theory of play in the early years while seamlessly integrating curriculum, current trends and Australian government policy. It aims to create a shared understanding of play and play-based pedagogies that positively influence the everyday practices of educators and improve the learning experiences of children. The book extensively covers the various contexts that children, from birth to age 8, may engage with during the early years.
Structured to complement the Early Years Learning Framework and early childhood education studies, the text draws on theories to discuss the centrality of play to children's development and learning, then delves into the practicalities and challenges of implementing these play-based approaches, and finally discusses the future of play in early childhood contexts. With several learning features that blend theory, context and practical skills, Learning through Play will not only help pre-service teachers to understand play in principle and in practice, but also to advocate articulately for play-based approaches.
Contents
PART I: THEORIES AND PERSPECTIVES ON PLAY1. What is Play? Tracy Treaure2. Theories of Play: Historical to Contemporary Tracy Treaure3. Why Play is the Way in Early Childhood Contexts Tracy TreaurePART 2: CONSTRUCTING A PLAY-BASED APPROACH4. The Indoor Environment Christine Robinson and Gerardine Neylon5. Creating Outdoor Environments for Learning Through Play Dee O'Connor6. The Role of the Educator Within Play-Based Approaches Dee O'ConnorPART 3: CURRICULUM, POLICY AND PLANNING FOR PLAY7. Current Australian Frameworks and Play Christine Robinson8. Integrating Curriculum within a Play-Based Approach Cathie Harrison9. Documentation within Play-based Approaches Samantha Wynne and Gerardine NeylonPART 4: CONSIDERATIONS FOR EDUCATORS10. Diversity Considerations in Play Christine Robinson, Tracy Treasure and Dee O'Connor11. Technology in Play Christine Robinson12. International Perspectives on Play-Based Approaches Gerardine Neylon and Tracy Treasure13. The Future of Play: Challenges and Opportunities Christine Robinson
