Moral Case for Play in K-12 Schools

The Urgency of Advancing Moral Ecologies of Play

Inbunden, Engelska, 2023

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In A Moral Case for Play: The Urgency of Advancing Moral Ecologies of Play in K-12 Schools, Levingston argues that schools must make room for character-building play because of its essential role in moral development. He utilizes field-based research, including interviews and observations from hallways, classrooms, playgrounds and lunchrooms at Catholic, Jewish, Progressive, Quaker, single-gender, and other non-sectarian schools. Levingston's timely new insights and explanations of the moral ecologies of play build on and intersect with the work of anthropologists, fellow educators and education-researchers, folklorists, medical researchers, psychologists, and STEAM educators. This book demonstrates that beyond physical and social play at recess, students need to engage in role-playing, along with language, number, kinesthetic, and imaginative play. Offering a new definition of play, Levingston's research shows how schools can create unique ecologies that promote moral growth, creativity, and a sense of community in any academic program.

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Utgivningsdatum:2023-07-21
Mått:159 x 237 x 23 mm
Vikt:567 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:262
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781666910810

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Rabbi Judd Kruger Levingston is Director of Jewish Studies and Advisor to the Derech Eretz Honor Council at Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy.

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Using interviews, field research, and observations at various secular and religious schools, Levingston advocates for integrating play into students’ development and learning, specifically in the areas of moral and character development. Play provides students with opportunities to grow their character and develop moral values through active social interactions, conflict resolution, and problem-solving. It also promotes their brain development and psychological well-being. Levingston argues that schools should not confine play to recess but should integrate it into different subjects throughout the day. He offers practical suggestions and just-in-time guidance for schools to cultivate a strong moral ecology of play. The book gives a promising perspective on the urgency of offering students play opportunities that shape their moral and character development in addition to their academic learning. Advanced undergraduates and practitioners

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ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1: Play, Moral Education and Character EducationChapter 2: Recess Is Over, But Don’t Stop Playing! Research Methodology, Research Sites, and Three Moral Ecologies of PlayChapter 3: How Can I Catch the Kids’ Attention? Conceding, Cautious, and Complementary Uses of Play in ClassChapter 4: What Brings the Curriculum to Life and What Makes it Relevant?Chapter 5: Character-Building and Character-Driven PlayChapter 6: Co-Curricular Play: Religious spaces, electives, physical education, advisory and disciplinary systemsChapter 7: Recess and Shared Moral Spaces; Dress and GenderChapter 8: From Playing to Belonging: The Essential Role of Schools in Setting the Stage Appendix: Questions for DiscussionBibliographyAbout the Author