Includes bibliographical references and index.

Our pedagogic creed for role play in early childhood education --- Introduction --- Contexts and principles: An analysis of Vygotsky's approach to play -- Play as role play: A Vygotskian analysis --- Role play and emotions: A Vygotskian analysis --- Children at heart: Role play theory and early years practice --- Approaches and techniques: Vygotsky in action --- What;'s going on? Documentation as a key strategy for making role play understandable --- The role of drama in role play / Una McCabe --- Role play and technologies in early childhood --- Socio dramatic play: Scenario and role development as enacted by children and as facilitated by pre service early childhood teachers through drama --- Case studies: Role play in practice: A Vygotskian analysis of children's play behaviours --- Wave play: Fluid play to support social co construction --- Organising the family: Role play in the home environment --- Role play beyond Early Childhood Education and care

"This book brings a refreshing Vygotskian perspective to the importance of children's play, and the role it has in the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children. The authors use a praxeological approach and participatory, ethical research to provide a comprehensive yet accessible addition to the crucial and expanding field of Early Years play. Including illustrative vignettes and case studies, and covering a range of contexts, theories and approaches, the experienced authors explore a variety of topics, including: Role-play and Early Years practice -- Incorporating technology into practise -- Scenario and role development -- Play in the home as well as the classroom. Endorsed by EECERA, A Vygotskian Analysis of Children's Play Behaviours is an ideal choice for Early Years practitioners, researchers, policy makers, and academics researching or lecturing in Early Childhood Education"-- Provided by publisher.

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