Children at Play: Learning Gender in the Early Years - Couverture souple

Martin, Barbara

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1858564840 ISBN 13 : 9781858564845

Editeur : Trentham Books Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

Children at Play This captivating book illuminates how 3 and 4 year-old newcomers in early years classes learn rules for gendered behaviour from older children and develop their gender identities. A two year longitudinal research project casts new light on children's own understandings of gender in their imaginative and socio-dramatic play, and in the playground. Full description

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

We need to intervene in how children police gender in the early years so we can help both boys and girls to develop more flexible ideas about themselves, and thereby have access to wider educational and life opportunities. A good place to start is by reading this book. --Professor Carrie Paechter, Goldsmiths, University of London

I would highly recommend this book to both teacher educators and students, as well as to anyone interested in the ways in which power is operationalized to police the gendered boundaries of play. --Power and Education

This is a thoughtful exploration of how early years practitioners can have a role in freeing young children from the limitations imposed by gender stereotyping. The author's practical advice and insights are underpinned by a two-year longitudinal research project, which casts light on how three and four-year-olds learn rules for gendered behaviour in early years settings. The book explores how children acquire attitudes from older children and how these are developed through their imaginative and socio-dramatic play. It outlines ways in which reflective practitioners can help girls and boys to gain access to a greater range of play choices. --Nursery World

Présentation de l'éditeur

This captivating book illuminates our understanding of how young children develop gender identities. A two year longitudinal research project on children's own understandings of gender casts new light on how 3 and 4 year-old newcomers in early years classes learn rules for gendered behaviour from older children, in their imaginative and socio-dramatic play, and outdoors in the playground. "Children at Play" explores children's power relationships and argues that children need adult intervention and support if they are to cross gender borders successfully. It encourages practitioners to reflect on ways of helping young girls and boys gain access to a greater range of play choices, and it provides practical checklists for action. Essential reading for all preschool educators who are interested in developing children's self-esteem, achievement, positive identities and relationships through play. Early years lecturers and student teachers on BEd and PGCE courses or degree courses in Educational Studies and Early Childhood Studies, and teachers, researchers and policy makers seeking to implement equal opportunities initiatives in early childhood education will need this book.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Trentham Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1858564840
• ISBN 13: 9781858564845
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 168
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible