Lewis, A (2012) 'International perspectives on play.' Playwords, 44. pp. 15-18. ISSN 2049-3622
|
Text
8431.pdf - Published Version Repository Terms Apply. Download (318kB) | Preview |
Abstract
This paper explores features of different early years international curricula from New Zealand, Italy, United States of America, China and Wales. Most of the countries selected for discussion were based on the fact that they formed the basis of the Foundation Phase in Wales (Siraj-Blatchford et al. 2005) except China which has been included in the evaluation to examine and compare the pedagogy (the relationship between learning and teaching) to the other countries. The role and status of play within each country will be critically analysed and various definitions of play and relevant theorists will be mentioned. Comparisons will be made about the role of the adult and the different views of childhood, in addition to the strengths and weaknesses of the approaches. It is important to note early on in this paper that, ‘getting a broader perspective, looking at international patterns and keys to success, is important but there is no blue print’ (Tornberg and Lindholm, 2009, p.33).
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Note: | 'Playwords' publishes playwork theory and practice, with the specific aim of supporting new and academic writing in the playwork field. Common Threads is a world-wide community of playwork practitioners, trainers, development and support workers, authors, academics and theorists which exists to promote playwork theory and practice. |
| Divisions: | School of Education |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Oct 2016 09:48 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Aug 2021 09:43 |
| URI / Page ID: | https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/8431 |
 |
Request a change to this item or report an issue |
 |
Update item (repository staff only) |
Tools
Tools
