Play in Early Childhood Education - Facilitating Learning in Diverse Contexts

This book is an introduction to the theory of play and its importance in children's development and learning. Current research is used to inform applications to day-to-day curriculum practice in early childhood settings throughout Australia. It considers learning theories, professional practice and government policy on children's play during early childhood. The book draws on the views, knowledge and understanding of research of a range of experts, each writing from a position of personal expertise and comfort, and thereby enriching the depth of knowledge and understanding to be shared with readers.