Synopsis

Has the emphasis on raising educational standards in the UK led to adult-led learning replacing play? This unit will help teachers assess the importance of spontaneous play and socialising in the playground as well as looking at the value of play and the varying attitudes that adults have towards the activity.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Learning outcomes
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Curriculum guidance/frameworks and play
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Play experiences within your setting
2.3 Why we value play
2.4 Opportunities for play within your setting
3.1 An overview of the issues
3.2 The role of adults in children's play
3.3 Different types of play
3.4 What play means to children
4.1 The international perspective
4.2 Equity issues
4.3 Do children need to play?
4.4 Observing play
Next steps
References
Acknowledgements

 

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