A Mandate for Playful Learning in Preschool: Presenting the Evidence
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (531 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195382714 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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Lastly, parents will find it an eye-opener to the value of play and the critical role that make-believe play has in developing a child's competencies, both academic and social-emotional."--Preschool Matters"Amid the increasing emphasis on standards and assessment in preschool education, are policymakers losing sight of the value of play? This book, by four distinguished investigators in the field, suggests that they are. It articulates the beliefs of play specialists and scholars beautifully in an evidence-based context."--Karen VanderVen as reviewed in American Journal of Play. After reviewing decades of research, the authors conclude that 'children need both unstructured free play and play
Outstanding read In looking for sound early years research which is not tempered by assessment driven curriculum I found this book to be of the highest standard. It states in clear language the types of programs which early years educators have been trying to convince others of for many years. It is a little gem. Well done to the authors. A must read for those early educators who find the push down hot-housing of children who are six and below really distressing.. great inferiordecorator As a preschool teacher of special needs students, I found this book validating as I strive to carve out a little place for them to engage in exploratory, playful, meaningful learning.. lmassey said Great book. I bought the book to do research for a paper that I am writing and the information in the book gave me tons of information and my first five pages came out this book.
She received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Teachers College, Columbia University in 2006, and in 2009, the Award for Distinguished Lifetime Contributions to Media Psychology from the American Psychological Association.. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. Singer, is retired Senior Research Scientist, Department of Psychology, Yale University. Dr. Singer is also Co-Director, with Jerome L. Her research and publications are in the area o
This brief but compelling book provides a strong counterargument to the rising tide of didactic instruction on preschool classrooms. A Mandate for Playful Learning in Preschool is a must read for teachers, policy makers, and parents interested in educating a generation of life-long learners who are ready for school and ready to compete in the knowledge-based economy of the 21st century.. Rather, playful learning captivates children's minds in ways that support better academic and social outcomes as well as strategies for lifelong learning. The authors present scientific evidence in support of three points: 1) children need both unstructured free time and playful learning under the gentle guidance of adults to best prepare for entrance into formal school; 2) academic and soci