Play at the Center of the Curriculum (3rd Edition)

Author:  Judith Van Hoorn; Patricia Monighan Nourot; Barbara Scales; Keith Rodriquez Alward   Publisher: Prentice Hall  Date: 2002

Description: This is the third edition of the book that takes to heart the adage: Play is children's work. Believing that play is a primary factor in the development of intelligence, personality, competencies, self-awareness, and social awareness, the authors demonstrate how to draw from spontaneous play both the methods and the content of a successful curriculum for children from birth to age eight. The book introduces the theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, Mead, and many contemporary researchers; explores the traditional curriculum arenas of early childhood education; and includes discussion of the role of work, adult models, and authority in children's play. For teachers specializing in Early Childhood Education, pre-school teachers, day-care personnel, parents, and anyone with an interest and involvement in the education, development, and care of young children. - from Amazon

ISBN-10 : 0130474746   ISBN-13 : 978-0130474742

Tags: Education Theory, Early Childhood Education, Curricula, Curriculum & Instruction, Elementary Education, Child Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Social Psychology & Interactions, Children's Studies, Resources, Guides, General