Play-Based Learning in the Primary School (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780857028242)

Play-based Learning in the Primary School demonstrates the value of play in all its different forms as a highly effective medium for teaching and learning across the curriculum. Authors Mary Briggs and Alice Hansen explore how play can be used to increase engagement, motivation and fun in learning situations, examining the theoretical principles of play for learning, types of play for older children, planned and facilitating play-based learning, using thematic approaches when working with individuals, groups and whole classes, in addition to covering important teaching issues such as assessment, inclusion and transition out of primary education.

Author: Mary Briggs, Alice Hansen
ISBN-10: 0857028243
ISBN-13: 9780857028242
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
Language: English
Published: 04/04/2012
Pages: 152
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.60w x 0.40d