ABSTRACT

Play has always been vital to the field of early childhood education, for teacher educators and early years teachers, as a pedagogy and way of organizing learning. With diverse perspectives from scholars around the world, Teacher Education and Play Pedagogy is a unique text focusing on teacher education for play pedagogy and uniquely blends research and praxis on authentically implementing play practices.

This book is divided into two main sections: part 1 unfolds the different ways in which teacher educators have been preparing early years teachers to support children’s play and consider professional preparation for a play pedagogy; part 2 provides information on how teachers take on different roles, act in diverse ways to effectively support children to develop play skills, to learn and develop. With contributions from across the early childhood spectrum, researchers present their empirical work through multiple forms of data with deep reflections and critical stances towards the play pedagogy implementation.

Teacher Education and Play Pedagogy is a valuable text for early childhood education undergraduate and graduate courses, for early childhood education researchers, as well as an essential reference for professional development programs and seminars.

part 1|106 pages

Teacher Education for Play Pedagogy

chapter 1|6 pages

Introduction

Play Pedagogy Conceptualizations and Reflections on Existing Research

chapter 3|21 pages

Play as the Work of Pre-service Teachers

A Case Study of Inspiring Play as Pedagogy in a University Early Childhood Program

chapter 6|13 pages

Supporting Early Childhood Teachers' Play Pedagogy

Methods, Processes, and Outcomes

part 2|95 pages

A Theoretical and Practical Lens of Teacher Authentic Play Practices

chapter 8|15 pages

Learning to Play-2-Gether

Building Positive Relationships With Children Through Play

chapter 11|19 pages

Advanced Block Play in Preschool

Implications for Teacher Education