Pete King
Dr Pete King is a Senior Lecturer at Swansea University and Programme Manager for Masters in Childhood Studies and Masters in Developmental and Therapeutic Play. Pete also lectures on research methods on both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Prior to this, Pete has been involved in play and playwork in both England and Wales. Pete has been published in national and international journals with his research on play and on playwork.
Biography
Dr Pete King is a Senior Lecturer at Swansea University and Programme Manager for Masters in Childhood Studies and Masters in Developmental and Therapeutic Play. Pete also lectures on research methods on both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Prior to this, Pete has been involved in play and playwork in both England and Wales. Pete has been published in national and international journals with his research on play and on playwork.Education
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PhD, M(Res), PGCE (Secondary), BSc (Hons) Botany, FHEA
Areas of Research / Professional Expertise
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Play, Playwork, Childhood Studies
Books
Articles
Free Choice or Adaptable Choice: Self-Determination Theory and Play.
Published: Jan 12, 2016 by American Journal of Play
Authors: Pete King and Justine Howard
A research paper considering the concept of adaptable choice and self determination theory and children's play.
Junk modelling at the British Science Festival: A reflection on non-directive pl
Published: Jan 11, 2016 by Journal of Playwork Practice
Authors: Pete King, Justine Howard, Kate Ashton and Sally Fung
Reflective practice, junk modelling and non-directive play practice
Playwork practitioners' views on play provision in a South Wales local authority
Published: Jan 04, 2016 by Journal of Playwork Practice
Authors: Pete King and Alexandra Waibel
A qualitative study on the views of play from a play team in South West Wales
The Possible Futures for Playwork project: a thematic analysis
Published: Jan 11, 2015 by Journal of Playwork Practice
Authors: Pete King
A thematic analysis on 23 'ideas papers' contributed to the 2008 Possible Futures for Playwork Project.
Factors influencing children's perceptions of choice within their free play acti
Published: Jan 11, 2014 by Journal of Playwork Practice
Authors: Pete King and Justine Howard
Different affordances that influence children's perception of choice in their play.
Children's Perceptions of Choice in Relation to their Play at Home, in the Schoo
Published: May 23, 2012 by Children and Society
Authors: Pete King and Justine Howard
Children's perception of choice when they play.
Understanding children's free play at home, in school and at the After School Cl
Published: Nov 01, 2010 by The Psychology of Education Review
Authors: Pete King and Justine Howard
Exploratory study on children's choice in their play