vbid/9781607522744

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Foreword by Dr. Anthony D. Pellegrini In the book the author presents from different perspectives what is understood by the phenomenon of children�s play, why it is important, and how children�s play challenge and stimulate the educator or caregiver in regard of educational values and practice, with the conclusion: play has to be taken seriously. A selection of theories is introduced to provide descriptions and explanations of play, as a background for putting forward certain requirements for what should be understood by play in early childhood education. Finally, a discussion of play as an educational remedy is presented, and at the end the important elations between play, experiences and self-concept development are outlined in relevance to teachers� professional play competence. The book is relevant to university academics teaching at bachelor and master programs of early childhood education; in addition to parents, teachers and caregivers in relation to children aged 0 to 9 years of age.Typham this is the title: Taking Play Seriously: Children and Play in Early Childhood Education ��� an Exciting Challenge