Theorising Play in the Early Years

Marilyn Fleer (Monash University, Victoria)

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English

Cambridge University Press
04 October 2013

Educational psychology; Educational strategies & policy; Pre-school & kindergarten

Theorising Play in the Early Years is a theoretical and empirical exploration of the concept of pedagogy and play in early childhood education. The book provides an in-depth examination of classical and contemporary theories of play, with a focus on post-developmental perspectives and Vygotskian theory. In this book, Marilyn Fleer draws on a range of cross-cultural research in order to challenge Western perspectives and to move beyond a universal view of the construct of play. Culture and context are central to the understanding of how play is valued, expressed and used as a pedagogical approach in early childhood education across the international community. Designed as a companion to the textbook Play in the Early Years, but also useful on its own, Theorising Play in the Early Years provides indispensable support to academics and TAFE lecturers in early childhood education in their course development and research.

By: Marilyn Fleer (Monash University Victoria)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 290g
ISBN: 9781107032293
ISBN 10: 1107032296
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 04 October 2013
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. A psychological reading of play; 2. How role-play is learnt in families; 3. Role-play as cultural expression and as a cultural form of development; 4. Collective play; 5. Digital placeholders and virtual pivots in meta-imaginary situations; 6. Unity of emotion and cognition - perezhivanie; 7. Understanding the politics of play through a holistic perspective.

Professor Marilyn Fleer is the Foundation Chair of Early Childhood Education at Monash University, Australia and is the President of the International Society for Cultural Activity Research.