Laser Lessons - Lesson

Understand theoretical perspectives which support play / Be able to apply theoretical knowledge in own practice

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In this tutorial you will learn:

That theoretical perspectives have informed and shaped our practice with children for a number of years
The nature verses nurture debate
The impact of Bowlby and Bandura's theories on our practice

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Click on the link to read the summary report for the ‘Play for a Change: Play, Policy and Practice: A review of contemporary perspectives’ document produced by Play England and the National Children’s Bureau.
Borrow and look at ‘Evolutionary Playwork’ by Bob Hughes (Routledge 2nd Edition 2011). His first chapter looks at how playwork has evolved over the last 40 years.
Borrow and read the first chapter of ‘Foundations of Playwork’ edited by Fraser Brown and Chris Taylor (Open University Press 2008). Part one of the book is all about Playwork theory and practice so you can read any of the chapters in this section.
NB You do not need to buy these books, you should be able to borrow them from your local library
‘The Power of Play For Preschoolers ‘webpage on the Minds of Wonder website. . Click on the icon to the left to read this article.

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