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Play and Child Development, 4th edition

Published by Pearson (May 17, 2011) © 2012

  • Joe L. Frost
  • Sue C. Wortham University of Texas at San Antonio, Emerita
  • Stuart C. Reifel

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  • New chapter on Play, Media, and Technology to discuss the effect of screen time on children's development and beneficial uses of play-based media and technology with young children.
  • More on outdoor play and its various benefits to children's development.
  • Strategies for teachers to handle bullying and how play can contribute to alleviating bullying behavior

  • NEW! This edition features an entire chapter devoted to the changing context, benefits, and deleterious effects of electronic media related to play and child development. (See Chapter 11.)
  • NEW! A research-based overview about implications of neuroscience for children’s learning and development is included, adding support for play- based professional practice and a significant support-base for countering excessive or harmful testing and loss of recess, play, and playgrounds.
  • NEW! Evidence-based modifications have been made across all chapters regarding developmental needs and best play and curriculum practices across developmental stages, and chronological ages for infants through elementary grades.
  • NEW! Expanded and updated coverage on countering safety in play with the need to master acceptable levels of risk has been addressed. New attention to playground leadership and the value of integrating natural and built features, such as gardens and habitats with built play equipment in outdoor learning environments is also included.
  • NEW! Expanded information on the development of symbolic play.
  • NEW! Examples of curriculum for integrated play for all school-age children are featured in this edition.

Chapter 1        Play History: Ideas, Beliefs, and Activities

 

Chapter 2        Theory as Lenses on Children’s Play

 

Chapter 3        Neuroscience and Play Deprivation

 

Chapter 4        Play: Infants and Toddlers

 

Chapter 5        Play in the Preschool Years

 

Chapter 6        Play and the School-Age Child

 

Chapter 7        Culture and Gender in Play

 

Chapter 8        Play and the Curriculum

 

Chapter 9        Creating Play Environments

 

Chapter 10      Play and Children with Disabilities

 

Chapter 11      Computers and Techology as Emerging Toys

 

Chapter 12      Introduction to Play Therapy

 

Chapter 13      Child Safety in Public Places: Indoors and Outdoors

 

Chapter 14      Playwork in American and European Playgrounds

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