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Beginning with Sigmund Freud, modern child development theories have changed the way that parents raise their children and the way that teachers teach those children. This video presents an overview of the...
A humourous yet in-depth look at massana (children’s play) amongst the Ba-aka ‘Pygmies’ of Congo.
Looks at safe play for children, using Wales as a case study. Starting with a group of Rhondda Valley children on a supervised trip to a rollerblading rink in Barry Island, it explores the dangers of busy...
Illustrates the importance of children’s play by showing over 90 children in home, school and nursery situations. In seven sections: playthings, playmates, independent learning, creativity, planning...
Uses sequences of four-year-old children at play to illustrate the theoretical positions that Lev Vygotsky and other prominent theorists have taken in systematically studying play. Reviews the traditional...
Looks at observational and experimental techniques as ways of studying and making sense of the seemingly chaotic world of children’s play. Professor Kathy Sylva outlines some research which she did into...
Discusses ways children can be helped to develop co-operative behaviour through play. Shows playground behaviour and the social interaction of toddlers at home and at nursery school. Also presents games and...
An account of Piaget’s and George Herbert Mead’s theories on the role and importance of children’s play. Discusses Piaget’s classic ‘three mountains’ task.
A course of six programmes designed for teachers and parents of young mentally handicapped children to guide them on how best to help the children learn from play. Illustrates the stages in play and the...
Explains the evolution of a co-ordinated play programme to help children overcome personal and medical difficulties. The importance of stimulating play is illustrated, both in group situations and in one to...
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