The Value of Introducing Sensopathic Materials in a Play Pedagogy Programme during the Reception Year

Autor/inn/en	Lewington, Charlotte; van Heerden, Judy; du Preez, Hannelie
Titel	The Value of Introducing Sensopathic Materials in a Play Pedagogy Programme during the Reception Year
Quelle	In: International Journal of Early Years Education, 31 (2023) 2, S.338-352 (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Lewington, Charlotte) ORCID (van Heerden, Judy) ORCID (du Preez, Hannelie)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0966-9760
DOI	10.1080/09669760.2021.1933922
Schlagwörter	Play; Preschool Children; Preschool Education; Manipulative Materials; Visual Aids; Sensory Integration; Foreign Countries; Preschool Teachers; Student Experience; Learner Engagement; Teacher Role; South Africa + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Spiel; Pre-school age; Preschool age; Child; Children; Pre-school education; Preschool education; Vorschulalter; Kind; Kinder; Vorschulkind; Vorschulkinder; Vorschulerziehung; Vorschule; Hilfsmittel; Anschauungsmaterial; Sensorische Integration; Ausland; Erzieher; Erzieherin; Kindergärtnerin; Studienerfahrung; Lehrerrolle; Südafrika; Süd-Afrika; Republik Südafrika; Südafrikanische Republik
Abstract	Rich play enhances the child's engagement during play, and this improves the potential for learning. This study examines the place of sensory materials focused on visual and tactile stimuli (sensopathic material) during guided play to improve learning in the reception year. Interviews with teachers and observation of the children while playing with sensopathic material were used to generate qualitative data at five schools that applied different play pedagogies. It was found that using sensopathic materials during play enriched young children's play experience and increased their engagement. The critical role of teachers in the play process and the management of play was explored with the focus on facilitating learning both inside and outside the classroom using readily available sensopathic materials. This article creates awareness of the value of using sensopathic materials and illustrates how careful planning can enhance young children's engagement during play and create learning opportunities in a playful manner. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01