Historical changes in play are taking place in childhood all over the world, with the digitalisation of children’s lives. Researchers are worried about the disappearance of advanced forms of play and the prioritization of time spent with loving adults, supporting play with babies and toddlers. At the same time, our understanding about the crucial importance of individual development is becoming clearer. The Routledge International Handbook of Early Childhood Play explores these issues and more. It proposes the importance of adult participation in play, as adult guidance brings the possibility of moral, cultural and symbolic elements to children’s play, and enhances the educational opportunities in adult-child joint play. The book also examines the aesthetic dimension of play and its role in the development of imagination and creativity. With contributors from many parts of the world, this unique handbook brings together the latest research and highlights practice which focuses on play. This is an essential and engaging read for all students, academics, teachers and practitioners with an interest in play.
El Programa de Formación Profesional del Paramédico, de Nancy Caroline, segunda edición, es la evolución más reciente del principal programa de formación académica para paramédicos.
In the chapters that follow, the history and current status of early childhood education in selected countries, along with a review of current research that is being conducted in these countries will be presented. In essence this will provide a glimpse of the intellectual base of early childhood education in many parts of the world.
Designed for students from a wide range of backgrounds, this text takes a chronological and interdisciplinary approach to human development. With its focus on context and culture, the 8/E illustrates that the status of human development is inextricably embedded in a study of complex and changing cultures.
Este material ha sido la base de mis cursos de creatividad infantil dirigidos a padres, docentes y monitores que trabajan con infantes de edad preescolar. Considerando que entre el momento del nacimiento y hasta los 6 años se aprende el 60% de todos los conocimientos, destrezas y habilidades del ser humano no deja de sorprender la poca atención que prestamos a la misma. Si bien la experiencia de este trabajo ha sido en su casi totalidad realizada en Venezuela, durante los últimos 40 años sus resultados pueden ser útiles al público latinoamericano y, en particular, a los docentes de preescolar para que tengan una herramienta de trabajo útil y eficaz. Ahora que se va a publicar en los Estados Unidos tenemos la oportunidad de ofrecerle al público latino esta investigación y creemos que la misma va a redundar en un gran beneficio para todas aquellas personas que durante el ejercicio docente o en los talleres de creatividad y hasta en campamentos vacacionales realizan actividades con preescolares.