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Play Matters

Investigative Learning for preschool to grade 2

Author: Kathy Walker  

In the second edition of this highly successful resource, Kathy Walker demonstrates the key principles of the Walker Learning Approach that she has developed over 15 years of observation, participation and presentation in schools and child care centres across Australia.

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In the second edition of this highly successful resource, Kathy Walker demonstrates the key principles of the Walker Learning Approach that she has developed over 15 years of observation, participation and presentation in schools and child care centres across Australia.

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In this highly successful resource, Kathy Walker demonstrates the key principles of the Walker Learning Approach that she has developed over 15 years of observation, participation, and presentation in schools and childcare centers across Australia.

Play Matters continues to provide practical guidance and innovative strategies for teachers working with young children, from preschool to Grade 2, through a unique balance of explicit instruction in literacy and numeracy skills and personalised, explorative learning. The book promotes the active engagement of all young children, with an enhanced focus on children from diverse backgrounds, as well as children with specific needs.

Play Matters is packed with pedagogical features to support implementation in any educational setting. It contains a full-color section of photographs, and organisational ideas and resources are provided, along with a comprehensive bibliography for further reference and advice.

Template documents for planning, assessment, and reporting activities are available for download.

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Product Details

Publisher
Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) | Australian Council for Educational Research
Published
1st March 2011
Edition
2nd
Pages
160
ISBN
9781742860060

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11 Feb, 2019
A good read. Lots of interesting points and some great ideas about how to set up a classroom.
By Jo
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