KP100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Participaction, Problem Solving
6 Dec 2017
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Play so important for child development it is recognized by the united nations high commission for human rights as a right of every child. De ned: a spontaneous activity in which children engage to amuse and to occupy themselves a way children optimize their own brain development. Is often freely chosen, personally directed, intrinsically motivated, spontaneous, pleasurable . What is active play: a playful context, combined with activity that is signi cantly above the rest. May b e done with others or alone. May or may not involve games with rules. Can occur indoor or outdoor: outdoor active play may foster independence (no parents) Play can develop the following skills: imagination and creativity, problem solving skills, social skills, emotions, dexterity, physical self. What threatens active play: fear of injury, safety in neighbourhood, play spaces available. Thursday, october 19, 2017: who are you with, policies and laws. How have things changed across the generations: holt et al, 2016.
