Exploring Play for Early Childhood Studies
- Mandy Andrews - University of Worcester, UK
Winner of the 2013 Nursery World Awards!
This is a key text for all those studying for degrees and foundation degrees in early childhood, early years and related disciplines and for candidates on EYPS pathways. It takes the reader through a detailed exploration of the nature of play examining the features and the concepts of play. Guidance on the observation of children's play is included and the text encourages students to appreciate the value of play in development and in socialisation. Children's rights and the ownership of play are also covered. With interactive activities and case studies throughout, the text helps students to arrive at an understanding of their own practice in relation to play.
About the Early Years series
This series has been designed to support students of Early Years, Early Childhood Studies and related disciplines in popular modules of their course. Each text takes a focused look at a specific topic and approaches it in an accessible and user-friendly way. Features have been developed to help readers engage with the text and understand the subject from a number of different viewpoints. Activities pose questions to prompt thought and discussion and 'Theory Focus' boxes examine essential theory close-up for better understanding. This series is also applicable to EYPS candidates on all pathways.
Other titles in the series are Early Childhood Studies, Childhood in Society for Early Childhood Studies and Child Observation for the Early Years.
A useful text for Foundation degree students which captures the value of play within the sector. Students study a Value of Play module where this text will be suitable to support wider reading and research.
A really interesting text which will be if benefit to EYP candidates. It helps candidates understand the value of play and how to develop a pedagogy of play.
The activities are useful for the reader and the focus on linking theory to practice enhances each chapter. There is a good all round exploration of children's learning through play including children's rights and ownership of their own learning.
Clearly set out and easy to read. The activities and diagrams enhance the reader's learning experience.
This is an excellent basic text for students commencing on a course of study where play is the main component.
will highly recommend excellent book with current and up to date research into play and observaiton
