Play is such an important part of early childhood, learning and education. It can be utilised in so many ways to benefit children holistically. Deepening your knowledge of the history of play and childhood will help you to understand the evolution of thinking and perspectives on play as part of a pedagogical approach. Investigate play to answer the following using the resources provided and credible sources from your own searches for information. Briefly summarise key features of the history of play and childhood over the last 150 - 200 years and describe the nature of play across a variety of cultures and how it varies. Approximatley 500 words

• Draw out key features of perspectives and attitudes to play and how they have changed over time and between cultures.
• Reference key 'thought changers' perspectives on play, i.e., child theorists who influenced attitudes to play in the early childhood education sector.
• Explain how the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 31, plays a role in early childhood education pedagogy.

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Over the last 150200 years the perception of play and childhood has undergone significant transformations reflecting evolving societal norms educational philosophies and cultural influences Historical... View the full answer