Download or read book Parents Perceptions of Child s Play and the Relation to Children s Development of Social Competence and Creativity written by Yen-Chun Lin and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Different theories and perspectives of play have been discussed by researchers and educators. Generally speaking, play contributes to children's cognitive, socio-emotional, and motor development. Children spend time at home in the learning environment established by their parents. Thus, parents' perceptions of children's growing and learning affect both their interaction with and the environment they provide for their children. In early childhood education, play is an increasingly important factor; in the specific context of Taiwan, little is known about Taiwanese parents' perceptions of it. Therefore, the main purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of Taiwanese parents' perceptions of child's play and examine whether their perceptions are related to their children's social competence and creativity. The study was conducted in Hsinchu, Taiwan. In order to ensure greater variability in parents' backgrounds, criterion-based sampling was used. Three kindergartens were recruited for the study: two were located in Hsinchu County, where parents generally had lower socioeconomic status, and one was located in Hsinchu City, where parents generally had higher socioeconomic status. A total sample of 142 parents with kindergarteners aged 4-7 and 10 kindergarten teachers participated in this study. Parent and teacher versions of the questionnaire were used. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and Pearson product-moment coefficient (PPMr). Research results were as follows: (1)Taiwanese parents valued play's effect on children's development and supported playing with their children. (2)Parents' perceptions of child's play differed by gender, highest education level, and total monthly household income, but there was no difference by parents' age and occupation. (3)There was no significant difference in parents' perceptions of child's play when examined by children's gender and age. (4)Parents' perceptions of child's play were positively related to children's development of social competence (rated by both parents and teachers) as well as creativity (rated only by parents). Three factors--parent's highest education level, spouse's highest education level, and total monthly household income--were found to affect children's development of social competence and creativity. When these three factors were controlled, a correlation still existed but the strength of the relationship was smaller.

Download or read book Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-07-23 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.

Download or read book Current Topics in Early Childhood Education Volume 5 written by Lilian G. Katz and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1984 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Play from Birth to Twelve written by Doris Pronin Fromberg and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In light of recent standards-based and testing movements, the issue of play in childhood has taken on increased meaning for educational professionals and social scientists. This second edition of Play From Birth to Twelve offers comprehensive coverage of what we now know about play, its guiding principles, its dynamics and importance in early learning. These up-to-date essays, written by some of the most distinguished experts in the field, help students explore: all aspects of play, including new approaches not yet covered in the literature how teachers in various classroom situations set up and guide play to facilitate learning how play is affected by societal violence, media reportage, technological innovations and other contemporary issues which areas of play have been studied adequately and which require further research.

Download or read book Children s Play and Development written by Ivy Schousboe and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-20 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides new theoretical insights to our understanding of play as a cultural activity. All chapters address play and playful activities from a cultural-historical theoretical approach by re-addressing central claims and concepts in the theory and providing new models and understandings of the phenomenon of play within the framework of cultural historical theory. Empirical studies cover a wide range of institutional settings: preschool, school, home, leisure time, and in various social relations (with peers, professionals and parents) in different parts of the world (Europe, Australia, South America and North America). Common to all chapters is a goal of throwing new light on the phenomenon of playing within a theoretical framework of cultural-historical theory. Play as a cultural, collective, social, personal, pedagogical and contextual activity is addressed with reference to central concepts in relation to development and learning. Concepts and phenomena related to ZPD, the imaginary situation, rules, language play, collective imagining, spheres of realities of play, virtual realities, social identity and pedagogical environments are presented and discussed in order to bring the cultural-historical theoretical approach into play with contemporary historical issues. Essential as a must read to any scholar and student engaged with understanding play in relation to human development, cultural historical theory and early childhood education.

Download or read book Parent Child Play written by Kevin MacDonald and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1993-07-01 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides the latest research and theory in the area of children’s play with their parents. It includes discussions of the basic processes involved in parent-child play, parent-child play in atypical populations of children, and parent-child play in cross-cultural perspective. An opening section on basic processes provides a general background on the mechanisms involved in play and provides a foundation for the rest of the book. The section on atypical populations focuses on parent-child play among clinical populations, including Down syndrome children, premature children, hyperactive children, and economically distressed families and families with depressed parents. It expands the context of the populations’ data described in the first section and provides some additional insight into mechanisms. Finally, the book describes some of the enormous cross-cultural variations in play behavior.

Download or read book The Relation Between Parenting Styles and Parents Perceptions of Their Children s Play written by Farzaneh Zamanian and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Play can facilitate children's understanding of the world, help them learn how to control their feelings, practice life skills, learn to socialize with others, as well as develop their cognitive skills (Emsli & Mesle, 2008; Kayılı, 2010; Moore & Russ, 2008; Taggart et al., 2020; Yılmaz & Pala, 2019). On the other hand, parent-child interactions and how parents perceive their children's play types can make a fundamental difference in children's early learning and development, and have, therefore, been widely studied in diverse contexts (Khoshbakht, 2012; Lagacé-Séguin & d'Entremont, 2006; Lin & Li, 2019; Manz & Bracaliello, 2016). This qualitative research investigated how five Iranian mothers perceived their children's play and how this perception was related to their perceived parenting practices. A cultural framework - the Developmental Niche Theory (Super & Harkness, 1986) - was used to understand these Iranian mothers' perceptions who were living in Iran. The participants were interviewed about their practices and perceptions of their young children (aged 3 to 5-year-old). The participants completed the Parenting Styles and Dimensions Questionnaire (PSDQ; Robinson, 2001), and they were also interviewed about their perceptions of their own parenting styles and practices. The findings suggested that mothers' cultural backgrounds and their own childhood play experiences influence their perspectives about their children's play. The mothers also perceived playtime as an important element in children's life, and provided their children with opportunities to decide about their play types/toys. Finally, mothers' perceptions of their parenting and their beliefs about it seemed to impact their perceptions of play.

Download or read book Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children written by Olivia N. Saracho and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children is the essential reference on research on early childhood education throughout the world. This singular resource provides a comprehensive overview of important contemporary issues as well as the information necessary to make informed judgments about these issues. The field has changed significantly since the publication of the second edition, and this third edition of the handbook takes care to address the entirety of vital new developments. A valuable tool for all those who work and study in the field of early childhood education, this volume addresses critical, cutting edge research on child development, curriculum, policy, and research and evaluation strategies. With a multitude of new and updated chapters, The Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children, 3rd Edition makes the expanding knowledge base related to early childhood education readily available and accessible.

Download or read book Children s Play in Child Care Settings written by Hillel Goelman and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: הספר משחקי ילדים בגני ילדים עוסק בשאלות שונות כגון: כיצד משחקים ילדים במעונות ובגנים שונים? איך הסביבה משפיעה על משחקיהם? כיצד משחקים ילדים בעלי צרכים מיוחדים בסביבה אינטגרטיבית ובסביבה נפרדת? כיצד משפיעים המבוגרים על משחקי הילדים? ומהן ההשפעות ארוכות הטווח של משחקי הילדים? הספר מביא סקירה עכשווית של התאוריה והמחקר בנושא.

Download or read book The Power of Play Why It s Essential for Child Development written by Aurora Brooks and published by BabyDreamers.net. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Power of Play: Why It's Essential for Child Development is a short read book that delves into the importance of play in a child's life. This book explores various aspects of child development and how play contributes to cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and sensory development. The table of contents is organized in a comprehensive manner, covering a wide range of topics related to play and child development. It starts with an introduction to the power of play and its significance in child development. The subsequent chapters delve into specific areas of development, such as cognitive development, physical development, social development, emotional development, and imagination and creativity. Language development and sensory development are also explored, highlighting how play can enhance these skills in children. The book further delves into the importance of play in developing problem-solving skills, executive function, risk-taking, and resilience. Play-based learning is discussed in detail, emphasizing how play can be an effective tool for educational purposes. The book also explores different types of play, including outdoor play, play and technology, and play therapy. The impact of play on gender, cultural differences, parent-child bonding, school readiness, emotional regulation, and imagination is thoroughly examined. The book also highlights the role of play in promoting physical health, problem-solving abilities, peer relationships, parental involvement, creativity, self-expression, brain development, and learning through play. To address any queries or concerns, the book includes a section of frequently asked questions. Additionally, readers are encouraged to reach out with their questions or comments. In addition to the valuable insights provided in this book, readers will also receive a bonus. By purchasing The Power of Play: Why It's Essential for Child Development, readers will receive a complimentary copy of How To Be A Super Mom, a guide that offers tips and advice on being an exceptional mother. Overall, The Power of Play: Why It's Essential for Child Development is a must-read for parents, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the crucial role of play in a child's development. This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents The Power of Play: Why It's Essential for Child Development Cognitive Development Physical Development Social Development Emotional Development Imagination and Creativity Language Development Sensory Development Problem-Solving Skills Executive Function Risk-Taking and Resilience Play-Based Learning Types of Play Play and Technology Play Therapy Outdoor Play Play and Gender Play and Cultural Differences Play and Parent-Child Bonding Play and School Readiness Play and Emotional Regulation Play and Imagination Play and Physical Health Play and Problem-Solving Play and Peer Relationships Play and Parental Involvement Play and Creativity Play and Self-Expression Play and Brain Development Play and Learning Through Play Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?

Download or read book Childhood Friendships and Peer Relations written by Barry Schneider and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the second edition of his unique study of peer relationships in childhood, Dr Barry Schneider re-examines this fundamental aspect of childhood. Taking the work of Jacob Moreno as its starting point, the book provides an up-to-date and accessible understanding of how children develop social competence in different environments, from school to cyberspace. It is informed by a cross-cultural perspective that examines how peer relationships vary in different cultures, as well as among children who have migrated to a new culture, and provides increased coverage of how bullying is perceived and managed within peer groups. The book is informed, too, by new research techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, which mean we know far more about how children relate to each other than ever before. Childhood Friendships and Peer Relations is a fascinating and very timely overview of what we know about making friends and enemies in childhood, showing how these relationships can have lasting effects. It will be essential reading to all students of Developmental Psychology and Educational Psychology, as well as anyone training towards a career working with children and young people.

Download or read book The Right of the Child to Play written by Naomi Lott and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-05-19 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a vital and original investigation into, and critique of, the situation facing the realisation of the child’s right to play. The right to play has been referred to as a forgotten right – forgotten by States implementing the Convention on the Rights of the Child, by the Committee on the Rights of the Child in monitoring and providing guidance on the Convention, and by human rights academics. Through multidisciplinary, original archival, novel doctrinal and primary empirical research, the work provides a thorough investigation of the right to play. It offers an innovative insight into its value, the challenges facing the realisation of the right, its raison d’être and its scope, content and obligations. It also critiques the Committee’s engagement with the right to play and shares lived experiences of efforts to support its implementation in the United Kingdom and Tanzania. The book highlights elements of best practice, challenges, and weaknesses, and makes recommendations for the continued and improved realisation of the right to play. The book will be a valuable resource for researchers, academics, advocates and policy-makers working in the areas of Children’s Rights, International Human Rights Law, Public International Law, Child Welfare, and Education.

Download or read book Enhancing Holistic Well Being of Children and Youth written by Oon Seng Tan and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book EBOOK International Perspectives on Children s Play written by Jaipaul Roopnarine and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2015-01-16 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an analysis of children’s play across many different cultural communities around the globe. Each chapter discusses children’s play as an activity important for formal and informal education, mental health and childhood well-being, and children’s hobbies and past-times. Traditional, modern and postmodern play forms are discussed and probed for their meaning within a contemporary global community. Authors address the functions that this phenomenon serves for indigenous cultures and the problems that arise due to the globalization of educational and social resources. Issues that are covered include the importance of conceptualizing the relationship between play and culture, how play varies both within and between cultures, children’s non-play activities in relation to play activities, how play is learned and how adults, parents and teachers, as well as older peers and siblings, are all important influences on the play of children. Questions that are raised include: Is it fair to emphasize the importance of certain kinds of play, such as social pretense play? Is this ethnocentric? Is the mastery of certain forms of play (e.g. socio-dramatic play) during the early years critical in the acculturation process? How are different cultures incorporating literacy props in play, or otherwise developing early educational programmes that use play educationally to foster literacy acquisition? These and many other questions or issues are taken up in this volume. At the heart of the book is a focus on human rights, in particular the Child’s Right to Play as stated in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The book is committed to the principle of all children reaching their full potential and the enhancement of their families, communities, and cultures through play.

Download or read book Nature based learning and development Maximizing the returns on investment volume II written by Catherine Jordan and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-11-06 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Research Grants Index written by National Institutes of Health (U.S.). Division of Research Grants and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 1116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Research in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 1280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: