Parents’ perceptions of play: a comparative study of spousal perspectives
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DOI: 10.1080/03004430.2016.1237511
Abstract: ABSTRACT Play is essential for growth and learning during early childhood. However, the current focus on academics in preschool education has resulted in less emphasis placed on play as a learning tool. In the current… read more here.
Keywords: value play; child age; play; child ... See more keywords
The use and value of play: Perspectives from the continent of Africa - a scoping review.
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DOI: 10.1080/11038128.2022.2043433
Abstract: BACKGROUND Published play knowledge predominantly originates outside Africa. This review was undertaken to summarize sources on play originating from the continent of Africa. OBJECTIVE To locate and summarize sources on the use and value of… read more here.
Keywords: continent africa; review; play; continent ... See more keywords
From traditional learning to modern education: Understanding the value of play in Africa’s childhood development
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DOI: 10.15700/saje.v40ns2a1768
Abstract: Rhymes, poetry, stories, wrestling, music and dancing were essential cultural elements through which childhood play was promoted in traditional Africa. “Modernisation” brought about by colonialism led to distortion and decline in the use of traditional… read more here.
Keywords: africa childhood; play; education; value play ... See more keywords