Play, Development and Early Education
by James Johnson, James Christie, Francis Wardle
This accessible text explores play and its role in development and early education. It introduces major theories, including Practice Theory, Social Learning Theory, and Chaos Theory, while providing focus questions and chapter projects that help students and instructors connect concepts to lesson planning and practical situations.
About This Book
Play, Development and Early Education offers an accessible introduction to the relationship between play, child development, and early education.
The book discusses classical, modern, and postmodern perspectives on play, including Practice Theory, Social Learning Theory, and Chaos Theory.
Focus questions linked to chapter outcomes support lesson planning and help readers engage with key concepts.
Chapter projects encourage students to apply the material by considering different situations and exploring possible solutions.
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