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Jane Waters-Davies - Introduction to Play in Early Childhood, Inbunden

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

Introduction to Play in Early Childhood

Av Jane Waters-Davies

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This is the definitive resource for students and early childhood professionals seeking to understand meaningful play experiences for younger children. Covering ages 0-8, this comprehensive guide explores what play in early childhood is, why it matters, and where and how it happens. With fully updated content and new chapters, it provides everything you need for your early childhood degree and your practice, helping you to:Think critically about play and play provision.Understand what good early childhood practice looks like.See how educational theory translates into real-world settings.Explore the issues, debates, and challenges within play and early learning.This second edition includes new chapters on:Exciting contemporary approaches to the pedagogy of play.Observing and assessing play, with an emphasis on inclusive practice.Planning for play, to support effective active learning.
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  • Utgivningsdatum: 2026-06-09
  • Mått: 189 x 246 x 23 mm
  • Vikt: 760 g
  • Format: Inbunden
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 312
  • Upplaga: 2
  • Förlag: SAGE Publications Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781036209643
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Jane Waters-Davies is an Associate Professor in Early Childhood Education at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Originally a teacher in London, she has worked in higher education in Wales for over 25 years, leading programmes in Early Childhood Studies,  and Initial Teacher Education and Doctorate in Education. Jane is now involved in research, works with postgraduate research students in the field of education, and sits on the Welsh Government advisory panel for early years. Her doctorate explored the affordances for interaction and child agency in the outdoor and indoor spaces of the early years at school. Her research interests lie in young children’s participation, play and learning, outdoor play and early concept development, and the professional education of those working with young children. She is passionate about the importance of early childhood educators understanding the complexities of their professional role, being able to advocate for playful learning on behalf of children, and being respected for the tremendous work they do.

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