Developing integrated pedagogical approaches in play pedagogy: Malaysian experiences
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| internalnotes | Balter, L., & Tamis-LeMonda, C. (2006). Child psychology: A handbook of contemporary issues (2nd ed.). New York: Psychology Press. Beaty, J. J. (1998). Observing development of the young child (4th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. Bennett, N., Wood, E., & Rogers, S. (2009). Teaching through play: Teachers’ thinking and classroom practice. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. (Original work published 1997). Broadhead, P. (2004). Early years, play and learning: Developing social skills and co-operation. London: Routledge Falmer. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780203465257 Diaz, R. M., Neal, C. J., & Amaya-Williams, M. (1990). The social origins of self-regulation. In L. C. Moll (Ed.), Vygotsky and education: Instructional implications and applications of sociohistorical psychology (pp. 127-154). Cambridge, MA: Cambridge University Press. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139173674. 007 Economic Planning Unit. (2010). 10th Malaysian plan 2010-2015. Kuala Lumpur: EPU. Hewett, V. M. (2001). Examining the Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education. Early Childhood Education Journal, 29(2), 95-100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1012520828095 Kagan, S. L., & Kauerz, K. (2009). Preschool programs: Effective curricula. In R. E. Tremblay, R. G. Barr, & R. D. V. Peters (Eds.), Encyclopedia on early childhood development. Montreal, Quebec: Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development. Retrieved from http://www.child-encyclopedia.com/documents/BertrandANGxp.pdf Kamogawa, A. (2010). Early childhood education in Malaysia: A comparison with Japan. Paper presented in Early Childhood Education Conference, Japan. Ling, C. P. (1993). In K. P. Sai, L. Y. Ching, & K. B. Boon (Eds.), Changes in the New Primary School Curriculum & Implications for Pre-school Education in Malaysia. Fikiran-fikiran mengenai pendidikan di Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Utusan Publications & Distributions Sdn. Bhd. Little, H., & Wyver, S. (2008). Outdoor Play: Does removing the risks reduce the benefits? Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 33(2), 33-40. Roskos, K. A., & Christie, J. F. (2010). Play’s potential in early literacy development. Retrieved from http://www.enfant-encyclopedia.com Takeuchi, M. (1994). Children’s play in Japan. In J. Roopnarine, J. Johnson, & F. Hooper (Eds.), Children’s play in diverse cultures (pp. 51-72). Albany, NY: State University of New York Press. Tejima, M. (2006). Early Childhood Education for Malaysian Unification through the Malay Language & Internationalization through English. In M. Ikeda, & Y. Chiaki (Eds.), Preprimary education in Asia: System & practice of curriculum. Tokyo: Akashi Shoten. Vygotsky, L. (1978). Mind in society. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Wood, E. (2010). Developing integrated pedagogical approaches to play and learning. In P. Broadhead, J. Howard, & E. Wood (Eds.), Play and learning in the early years (pp. 9-25). London, New Delhi: Sage. |
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| spelling | 11521 https://intelek.unisza.edu.my/intelek/pages/view.php?ref=11521 https://intelek.unisza.edu.my/intelek/pages/search.php?search=!collection407072 Restricted Document Article Journal UniSZA Unisza unisza image/jpeg inches 96 96 1423 52 52 774 2015-02-15 09:03:51 1423x774 5771-01-FH02-FKI-15-02543.jpg UniSZA Private Access Developing integrated pedagogical approaches in play pedagogy: Malaysian experiences Asian Social Science This paper examines contemporary developments in play and pedagogy in early childhood education settings, drawing on Malaysian policies and international play scholarship. The study explores and analyses some of the challenges inherent to incorporating play into classroom practice, which is occurring in four types of preschool classroom settings in Malaysia. It investigates the implementation of play in each of these settings. Established principles about play and learning are reified in many curriculum guidelines, alongside recommendations for the role of adults in linking play provision with their pedagogical strategies. Play is also located within contemporary discourses about quality and effectiveness, with a specific focus on ‘educational’ play (Wood, 2010). Although policy texts and policy-oriented research have provided positive validations for play as integral to ‘effective practice’, there remain significant challenges in conceptualizing the play-pedagogy relationship. Linking play with defined educational outcomes and effectiveness agendas also raises questions about the regulation of play through dominant policy discourses and practices. Drawing on critical and post developmental theories, some of the key principles underpinning play and pedagogy are scrutinized here. It will be argued that some of the essential truths about play can also be seen as myths, which need to be contested in the light of contemporary concerns with diversity, power and control and how these relate with educational settings. 11 4 Canadian Center of Science and Education Canadian Center of Science and Education 234-245 Balter, L., & Tamis-LeMonda, C. (2006). Child psychology: A handbook of contemporary issues (2nd ed.). New York: Psychology Press. Beaty, J. J. (1998). Observing development of the young child (4th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. Bennett, N., Wood, E., & Rogers, S. (2009). Teaching through play: Teachers’ thinking and classroom practice. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. (Original work published 1997). Broadhead, P. (2004). Early years, play and learning: Developing social skills and co-operation. London: Routledge Falmer. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780203465257 Diaz, R. M., Neal, C. J., & Amaya-Williams, M. (1990). The social origins of self-regulation. In L. C. Moll (Ed.), Vygotsky and education: Instructional implications and applications of sociohistorical psychology (pp. 127-154). Cambridge, MA: Cambridge University Press. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139173674. 007 Economic Planning Unit. (2010). 10th Malaysian plan 2010-2015. Kuala Lumpur: EPU. Hewett, V. M. (2001). Examining the Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education. Early Childhood Education Journal, 29(2), 95-100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1012520828095 Kagan, S. L., & Kauerz, K. (2009). Preschool programs: Effective curricula. In R. E. Tremblay, R. G. Barr, & R. D. V. Peters (Eds.), Encyclopedia on early childhood development. Montreal, Quebec: Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development. Retrieved from http://www.child-encyclopedia.com/documents/BertrandANGxp.pdf Kamogawa, A. (2010). Early childhood education in Malaysia: A comparison with Japan. Paper presented in Early Childhood Education Conference, Japan. Ling, C. P. (1993). In K. P. Sai, L. Y. Ching, & K. B. Boon (Eds.), Changes in the New Primary School Curriculum & Implications for Pre-school Education in Malaysia. Fikiran-fikiran mengenai pendidikan di Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Utusan Publications & Distributions Sdn. Bhd. Little, H., & Wyver, S. (2008). Outdoor Play: Does removing the risks reduce the benefits? Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 33(2), 33-40. Roskos, K. A., & Christie, J. F. (2010). Play’s potential in early literacy development. Retrieved from http://www.enfant-encyclopedia.com Takeuchi, M. (1994). Children’s play in Japan. In J. Roopnarine, J. Johnson, & F. Hooper (Eds.), Children’s play in diverse cultures (pp. 51-72). Albany, NY: State University of New York Press. Tejima, M. (2006). Early Childhood Education for Malaysian Unification through the Malay Language & Internationalization through English. In M. Ikeda, & Y. Chiaki (Eds.), Preprimary education in Asia: System & practice of curriculum. Tokyo: Akashi Shoten. Vygotsky, L. (1978). Mind in society. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Wood, E. (2010). Developing integrated pedagogical approaches to play and learning. In P. Broadhead, J. Howard, & E. Wood (Eds.), Play and learning in the early years (pp. 9-25). London, New Delhi: Sage. |
| spellingShingle | Developing integrated pedagogical approaches in play pedagogy: Malaysian experiences |
| summary | This paper examines contemporary developments in play and pedagogy in early childhood education settings, drawing on Malaysian policies and international play scholarship. The study explores and analyses some of the challenges inherent to incorporating play into classroom practice, which is occurring in four types of preschool classroom settings in Malaysia. It investigates the implementation of play in each of these settings. Established principles about play and learning are reified in many curriculum guidelines, alongside recommendations for the role of adults in linking play provision with their pedagogical strategies. Play is also located within contemporary discourses about quality and effectiveness, with a specific focus on ‘educational’ play (Wood, 2010). Although policy texts and policy-oriented research have provided positive validations for play as integral to ‘effective practice’, there remain significant challenges in conceptualizing the play-pedagogy relationship. Linking play with defined educational outcomes and effectiveness agendas also raises questions about the regulation of play through dominant policy discourses and practices. Drawing on critical and post developmental theories, some of the key principles underpinning play and pedagogy are scrutinized here. It will be argued that some of the essential truths about play can also be seen as myths, which need to be contested in the light of contemporary concerns with diversity, power and control and how these relate with educational settings. |
| title | Developing integrated pedagogical approaches in play pedagogy: Malaysian experiences |
| title_full | Developing integrated pedagogical approaches in play pedagogy: Malaysian experiences |
| title_fullStr | Developing integrated pedagogical approaches in play pedagogy: Malaysian experiences |
| title_full_unstemmed | Developing integrated pedagogical approaches in play pedagogy: Malaysian experiences |
| title_short | Developing integrated pedagogical approaches in play pedagogy: Malaysian experiences |
| title_sort | developing integrated pedagogical approaches in play pedagogy: malaysian experiences |