UnknownWalsh, Glenda
Sage Publications Ltd (London, 2017) (eng) English9781473948815UnknownUnknownLEARNING; Unknown“Every early years practitioner should be able to captivate and maintain the interest of young children in their setting, through the provision of a playful learning experience. Covering age ranges 3-8 years, Playful Teaching and Learning explores the importance of infusing playfulness throughout the entire early years day, and includes chapters that: - Establish the core principles underpinning playful teaching and learning - Help students and practitioners understand how playfulness can be applied to all aspects of the early years curriculum including mathematics, literacy, outdoor environments, science & technology, and ICT - Explore core issues in early years provision including observing, planning & assessment, and how they relate to playful learning - Emphasize the role and qualities of the playful professional. This is a fantastic resource for any student or practitioner looking to enrich the lives of young children through meaningful playful learning experiences. ”
Physical dimension
xviii, 218 p.24 cm.ill.
Summary / review / table of contents
Section 1: Principles of playful teaching and learning --
1. Why playful teaching and learning? / Glenda Walsh --
2. Mental models of playful practice: digging deeper / Liz Sproule --
3. Pillars of practice for playful teaching and learning / Glenda Walsh --
Section 2: Playful teaching and learning across the curriculum --
4. Playful thinking in action: tools for cultivating children's thinking / Carol McGuinness --
5. Playful pedagogies in early childhood mathematics / Ross O Corrain and Liz Dunphy --
6. Playful approaches to literacy / Catherine Gilliland --
7. Growing the child in the playful setting / Marion Dowling and Glenda Walsh --
8. Playful learning in natural outdoor environments / Richard Greenwood --
9. ICT made playful / Christine Stephen --
10. Playful approaches to science and technology / Andrea Doberty and John McCullagh --
Section 3: The role of the playful professional --
11. Hopeful intentions: planning for playful teaching and learning / Jacqueline Fallon --
12. Assessment withing the playful teaching and learning experience / Glenda Walsh and Liz Sproule --
13. Towards the playful professional / Dorothy McMillan.