Learning Through Play in the Primary School by Louise Paatsch

Learning Through Play in the Primary School by Louise Paatsch

Drawing on research to inform practice, this book is written for teachers and school leaders looking for guidance on how to successfully implement a play-based curriculum in the early years of primary school.

Louise Paatsch, Ph.D., is Professor in the School of Education at Deakin University, Australia. Her areas of research include children’s language, pretend play, and digital play, with a strong focus on metapragmatic and pragmatic language use. She also explores teachers' talk patterns in supporting children's language and play abilities.

Siobhan Casey, Ph.D., is a paediatric occupational therapist with extensive experience in working with children, families, and educators. She is a Supervisor with the Masters of Child Play Therapy, Deakin University, and delivers training, both nationally and internationally, through Learn To Play, Melbourne. She has a strong passion for supporting play-based learning in schools.

Amity Green, MAChPT, BASocWk, PGDipL&T, is an Academic and Supervisor in the Master of Child Play Therapy course, Deakin University, Australia. She is a registered Social Worker, Play Therapist and a registered teacher with Education Queensland, working with families and teachers of children requiring additional support at home and in mainstream schooling.

Karen Stagnitti, Ph.D., is Emeritus Professor in the School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia. She has researched play for over three decades, working with families, teachers, community services, and schools. She has developed four play assessments and a therapeutic play approach called Learn to Play Therapy.

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ISBN 13	9781032284217
ISBN 10	1032284218
Title	Learning Through Play in the Primary School
Author	Louise Paatsch
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2023-09-08
Number of pages	156
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