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Reces Perspectives On Risky Play In Outdoor Settings, Emily Da Silva Apr 2020

Reces Perspectives On Risky Play In Outdoor Settings, Emily Da Silva

Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (HBECL) Capstone Research Posters

This qualitative study was to understand Register Early Childhood Educators (RECE) perspectives and beliefs about risky play in outdoor childcare settings. The researcher conducted five semi-structured interviews to gain insight and provide a voice for RECEs to share their examples and opinions about risky play. Based on the analysis of the data collected the researcher found five main themes; benefits to skill development for young children, safety, educators’ values and beliefs, educators’ opinions on parents’ views and the outdoor environment. These themes are translated throughout literature as according to McFarland and Laird (2017), they state that in "today's increasingly regulated …


Using Toys To Support Infant-Toddler Learning And Development, Gabriel Guyton Sep 2011

Using Toys To Support Infant-Toddler Learning And Development, Gabriel Guyton

All Faculty and Staff Papers and Presentations

Being mindful of the basic principles of child development and the role of play, teachers can intentionally select toys to meet young children's unique needs and interests, supporting learning.