Overview

This book brings a refreshing Vygotskian perspective to the importance of children’s play, and the role it has in the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children. The authors use a praxeological approach and participatory, ethical research to provide a comprehensive yet accessible addition to the crucial and expanding field of Early Years play. Including illustrative vignettes and case studies, and covering a range of contexts, theories and approaches, the experienced authors explore a variety of topics, including: Role-play and Early Years practice Incorporating technology into practice Scenario and role development Play in the home as well as the classroom Endorsed by EECERA, A Vygotskian Analysis of Children's Play Behaviours is an ideal choice for Early Years practitioners, researchers, policy makers, and academics researching or lecturing in early childhood education.

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Author:   Zenna Kingdon (Wolverhampton University, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.490kg
ISBN:  

9780367135911

ISBN 10:   0367135914
Pages:   164
Publication Date:   06 May 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part 1 Contexts and Principles: An analysis of Vygotsky’s approach to play 1. Play as Role-Play: A Vygotskian analysis 2. Role Play and Emotions: A Vygotskian analysis 3. Children at Heart: Role-Play theory and Early Years practice Part 2: Approaches and Techniques: Vygotsky in action 4. What’s going on? Documentation as a key strategy for making role play understandable 5. The Role of Drama in Role-Play 6. Role-Play and Technologies in Early Childhood 7. Socio-dramatic Play: Scenario and role development as enacted by children and as facilitated by pre-service early childhood teachers through drama Part 3: Case Studies: Role-play in practice: A Vygotskian analysis of children’s play behaviours 8. Wave Play: Fluid play to support social co-construction 9. Organising the Family: Role-play in the home environment 10. Role-play Beyond Early Childhood Education and Care

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Zenna Kingdon is currently with the University of Wolverhampton, UK where she teaches from undergraduate to doctoral programmes.

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