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Play matters : investigative learning for preschool to grade 2 / Kathy Walker.

Play matters : investigative learning for preschool to grade 2 / Kathy Walker.
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ISBN 9781742860060 (pbk.)
Item Number 3641907
Location 372.21 WAL
Author Walker, Kathy
Title Play matters : investigative learning for preschool to grade 2 / Kathy Walker.
Edition 2nd ed.
Published Camberwell, Vic. : ACER Press, 2011.
Collation ix, 128 pages, [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Content types text
Carrier type volume
General Note First published: 2007.
Bibliography Note Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-126) and index.
Contents Note Ch. 1 Early childhood education -- Introduction -- Teaching and learning in the 21st century -- Moving from preschool to primary school: A developmental perspective -- Child development, personalised learning and intentional teaching -- Defining the differences between curriculum, pedagogy, philosophy and values -- Common misunderstandings -- Summary -- Ch. 2 Play-based pedagogy -- Introduction -- Types of play -- Stages of play -- Children's thinking processes through play -- Summary -- Ch. 3 The Walker Learning Approach -- Introduction -- Key principles -- Core elements: The non-negotiables -- The WLA for the preschool years -- Summary -- Ch. 4 Implementation -- Introduction -- Successful implementation of a teaching and learning philosophy -- Summary -- Ch. 5 Setting up the learning environment -- Introduction -- Classroom organisation and resources -- Requirements of the indoor learning space -- Requirements of the outdoor learning space -- Literacy and numeracy -- Summary -- Ch. 6 A typical day using the Walker Learning Approach -- Introduction -- Morning session -- Instruction throughout the rest of the day -- The teacher's role -- Summary -- Ch. 7 Planning and documentation -- Introduction -- Principles of the planning process -- Planning stages -- Recording and documenting the learning -- Summary -- Ch. 8 Assessment and reporting -- Introduction -- Benchmarks and standards -- Assessment as opposed to testing -- Assessment strategies -- Reporting strategies -- Summary -- Ch. 9 Embedding child development, literacy and numeracy intentions -- Introduction -- Principles of literacy and numeracy within the WLA -- Key organisational factors in establishing a rich WLA literacy and numeracy curriculum -- The teacher's role -- Summary -- Ch. 10 Personalised and inclusive learning -- Introduction -- Children with special or additional needs -- Ensuring all children can work effectively during investigation sessions -- Children from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous communities within Australia -- Summary -- Ch. 11 Informing and educating parents -- Introduction -- Suggested strategies and processes for parent information -- Summary -- Ch. 12 Frequently asked questions -- Common concerns or misunderstandings of parents -- Appendices -- Developmental domains -- Key WLA principles -- Key procedures for implementing the WLA -- Daily record sheet -- Statement of intent -- Individual record sheet -- Relief teacher WLA information sheet -- Parent helper information sheet.
Summary Note "'Play matters 2nd edition' continues to provide practical guidance and innovative strategies for teachers working with young children from preschool to Grade 2, through a unique balance of explicit instruction in literacy and numeracy skills and personalised, explorative learning. The book promotes the active engagement of all young children, with an enhanced focus on children from diverse backgrounds as well as children with specific needs. 'Play matters 2nd edition' is replete with pedagogical features to support implementation in any educational setting. It contains a full-colour section of photographs to highlight key themes ... [and] template documents for planning, assessment and reporting activities." - Back cover.
Subject Early childhood education -- Australia
Education, Preschool -- Australia
Child development -- Australia
Child development
Early childhood education
Education, Preschool
Geographic Name Australia
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