{"product_id":"learning-through-play-creating-a-play-based-approach-within-early-childhood-contexts","title":"Learning Through Play: Creating a Play Based Approach within Early Childhood Contexts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearning Through Play\u003c\/em\u003e translates the theory of play into practice while seamlessly \u003cstrong\u003eintegrating the Australian Curriculum\u003c\/strong\u003e, government policy and current trends. It aims to create a shared understanding of play and play-based pedagogies that positively influence the everyday practices of educators and improve the learning experiences of children. The book extensively covers the various contexts that children may engage with during the early years – the period from birth to age 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearning Through Play\u003c\/em\u003e is structured to \u003cstrong\u003ecomplement the Early Years Learning Framework\u003c\/strong\u003e and early childhood education studies. It begins by drawing on theories to discuss the centrality of play to children’s development and learning, then delves into the practicalities and challenges of implementing these play-based approaches, and finally discusses the future of play in early childhood contexts. With several learning features that blend theory, context and practical skills, Learning Through Play will not only help pre-service teachers to understand play in principle and in practice, but also to advocate articulately for play-based approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAuthored as a complete text, rather than as a collection of individual chapters, the book includes current trends and government changes (NQS, EYLF, AC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAddresses the Australian context and integrates indoor and outdoor play within several chapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAddresses cultural diversity and learner diversity in an integrated way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eProvides an introduction to play in the early years by focusing on key themes such as nature and therefore matching how courses are taught\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFocuses on children from birth to age 8 (across contexts such as home, playgroup, childcare and school) ensuring the language used and examples provided are suitable in these contexts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eLinks are made throughout the text to current approaches and the way play opportunities intersect with these to provide the context for learning to occur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eThroughout the chapters, there are Reflect panels for students to reinforce content previously learnt and reflect on their own experiences; and Investigate panels providing practical activities or research tasks that support the theory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eEnd of each chapter resources include a chapter summary, activities, recommended reading and references.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContents:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART I: THEORIES AND PERSPECTIVES ON PLAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1. What is Play? \u003cem\u003eTracy Treaure \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2. Theories of Play: Historical to Contemporary \u003cem\u003eTracy Treaure \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e3. Why Play is the Way in Early Childhood Contexts \u003cem\u003eTracy Treaure\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART 2: CONSTRUCTING A PLAY-BASED APPROACH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Indoor Environment \u003cem\u003eChristine Robinson and Gerardine Neylon \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e5. Creating Outdoor Environments for Learning Through Play \u003cem\u003eDee O’Connor \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Role of the Educator Within Play-Based Approaches \u003cem\u003eDee O’Connor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART 3: CURRICULUM, POLICY AND PLANNING FOR PLAY \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e7. Current Australian Frameworks and Play \u003cem\u003eChristine Robinson \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e8. Integrating Curriculum within a Play-Based Approach \u003cem\u003eCathie Harrison \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e9. Documentation within Play-based Approaches \u003cem\u003eSamantha Wynne and Gerardine Neylon \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART 4: CONSIDERATIONS FOR EDUCATORS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e10. Diversity Considerations in Play \u003cem\u003eChristine Robinson, Tracy Treasure and Dee O’Connor \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e11. Technology in Play \u003cem\u003eChristine Robinson \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e12. International Perspectives on Play-Based Approaches \u003cem\u003eGerardine Neylon and Tracy Treasure\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e13. The Future of Play: Challenges and Opportunities \u003cem\u003eChristine Robinson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53527958094097,"sku":"9780190304829","price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/9780190304829_58f9b44e-8c59-49f5-b0a3-f2a828a1ab3b.jpg?v=1778491347","url":"https:\/\/www.teachersuperstore.com.au\/products\/learning-through-play-creating-a-play-based-approach-within-early-childhood-contexts","provider":"Teacher Superstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}