1st Edition
Children's Empowerment in Play Participation, Voice and Ownership
By Natalie Canning
Copyright 2020
128 Pages
by
Routledge
128 Pages
by
Routledge
128 Pages
by
Routledge
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Children's Empowerment in Play is an accessible insight into the vital place of play in children’s development. The book focuses on three main themes of participation, voice and ownership, and explores ways to positively and naturally develop play in early years settings.
Drawing on primary research and presenting in-depth case studies of children in a range of play scenarios, Canning... Read more
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Context of Researching Children’s Empowerment in Play
Chapter 2 The Significance of Play and Empowerment in Young Children’s Lives
Chapter 3 The Power of Play
Chapter 4 Indicators of Empowering Play Behaviour
Chapter 5 Exploring Children’s Participation, Voice and Ownership through Play
Chapter 6 Observing Empowerment in Play
Chapter 7 The Challenges of Celebrating Empowerment in Play
Conclusion
References
Biography
Natalie Canning is a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at The Open University, UK. Her background is in playwork and social work, supporting children to explore personal, social and emotional issues through play.
