Free Downloads Play And Child Development (4th Edition)
More than any other textbook on the market, Play and Child Development, Fourth Edition, ties play directly to child development. The authors address the full spectrum of play-related topics and seamlessly blend research, theory, and practical applications throughout this developmentally-based resource. Readers will learn about historical, theoretical, and practical approaches to promoting development through integrated play and learning approaches across various age or developmental levels. The book analyzes play theories and play therapy; presents a history of play; and discusses current play trends. It explores ways to create safe play environments for all children, and how to weave play into school curricula. Finally, the authors examine the role of adults in leading and encouraging children's natural tendencies toward learning by playing. Special coverage includes a full chapter on play and children with disabilities, and the value of field trips in supporting learning. This edition offers expanded and/or updated coverage on evidence based play theory, child development, play environments, and early play-based curricula for children of all abilities in various learning contexts. All content in the text is purposefully arranged to guide its readers through key and core topics leading to a comprehensive understanding of play intended to help prepare pre-service teachers to lead and support children’s play in a number of contexts: preschools, elementary schools, park systems, and research programs.
Paperback: 512 pages
Publisher: Pearson; 4 edition (May 27, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0132596830
ISBN-13: 978-0132596831
Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 1.3 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #101,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #97 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Children's Studies #212 in Books > Textbooks > Social Sciences > Psychology > Developmental Psychology #334 in Books > Medical Books > Psychology > Child Psychology
As a registered play therapist and professor of early childhood, I can tell you this book is one of the most comprehensive and well-written books on the subject of children. Our society no longer values play in children, and this book illustrates what happens to children if they cannot play. Play is essential for the overall development of a child. Piaget and Vygotsky were just two major theorist that support Joe Frost's contentions. This is a must book for anyone doing a literature review for research involving the overall development of a child. It is a must book for any one in an educational setting whereby one teaches future educators about children.
This textbook covers what needed to be covered in my play theory class. There aren't any bells and whistles-it's all in black ink-no color pictures that often accompiany a more professional-looking textbook.
It was informative but the condition of the book was not as good as it was said to be. It was highlighted throughout and the pages and cover was worn.
Great book and easy to read. Used this for a class and got a lot out of it. I recommend this for anyone interested in working with children.
The book cover looks so old. The edge of the book was broken. Some highlight and underline in the book.
Arrived fast the price was a little to high, and I only bought the book because I really needed it.
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