About this title: Writing a book about recess could be a very questionable endeavor for a serious academic psychologist. At first blush it seems to be a pretty trivial topic. It's the time during the school day where there's a break from what's typically considered the most serious work of the day--reading, writing, and arithmetic. Reflecting this trivial tenor, it's also that time of the school day that kids--perhaps only half jokingly--say is their favorite part of school. This perception has lead many schools to question the role of recess in the school day. This book is an attempt to broach two views of ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Psychology Press
Date published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780805853247ISBN:0805853243
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis(Psychology Press)
Date published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780805853247ISBN:0805853243
Description: BRAND NEW HARDBACK. This book is printed on demand. (allow 1-2 weeks for printing) contents: preface. the debate over recess: a sad tale of the disjuncture between educational policy and scientific research. a brief history of the place of play and recess in american schools. the school playground as a venue for children's social development. the two worlds of the playground: gender segregation at recess. gender differences in preference for outdoor recess. children's play and rough-and-tumble ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Date published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780805853247ISBN:0805853243
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. Print on demand title. D elivery is typically 8-12 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). With the tightening of school budgets & the emphasis on testing, elementary schools across the country are being forced to eliminate recess, gym classes & play periods, to the developmental detriment of the very ... read more
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