A moral case for play in K-12 schools : the urgency of advancing moral ecologies of play / Judd Kruger Levingston.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Levingston, Judd Kruger, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Play.

Activity programs in education.

Personality development.

Moral education.

Physical Description:

ix, 251 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, an imprint of the Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., [2023]

Summary:

"This original book makes a moral case for play as an essential role for character development, sparking curiosity, wonder, imagination, and teamwork beyond recess and throughout academia based on both library and school centered research in non-sectarian and faith-based K-12 institutions"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction

Play, moral education and character education

Recess is over, but don't stop playing! : research methodology, research sites, and three moral ecologies of play

How can I catch the kids' attention? : conceding, cautious, and complementary uses of play in class

What brings the curriculum to life and what makes it relevant?

Character-building and character-driven play

Co-curricular play : religious spaces, electives, physical education, advisory and disciplinary systems

Recess and shared moral spaces : dress and gender

From playing to belonging : the essential role of schools in setting the stage

Appendix: Questions for discussion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Levingston, Judd Kruger. Moral case for play in K-12 schools

ISBN:

9781666910810

1666910813

OCLC:

1374838380