This film, which features internationally recognized early childhood researchers, Deborah Leong, Ph.D., and Elena Bodrova, Ph.D., offers both theoretical and practical perspectives on dramatic play. Using enchanting sequences of four-year olds playing house, doctor’s office, rescue squadron, and trick-or-treating, the importance of make-believe play is presented. This video carefully reviews the traditional ways of studying play: the emphasis of Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson on its emotional content, Jean Piaget’s view of its importance in symbolic representation, and the social psychological approach of looking at how play contributes to socialization. Lev Vygotsky’s unique contribution of seeing play as an arena in which a child can begin to master his/her own behavior is carefully detailed. The film culminates with practical suggestions for fostering high-level play in early childhood settings. (1996) 26 minutes. (This is a 4-minute sample clip). 'Play: A Vygotskian Approach' is part of an extensive series of educational productions created by Davidson Films focused on early childhood development and education. Please visit www.Davidsonfilms.com for further information.This film, which features internationally recognized early childhood researchers, Deborah Leong, Ph.D., and Elena Bodrova, Ph.D., offers bot...all »This film, which features internationally recognized early childhood researchers, Deborah Leong, Ph.D., and Elena Bodrova, Ph.D., offers both theoretical and practical perspectives on dramatic play. Using enchanting sequences of four-year olds playing house, doctor’s office, rescue squadron, and trick-or-treating, the importance of make-believe play is presented. This video carefully reviews the traditional ways of studying play: the emphasis of Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson on its emotional content, Jean Piaget’s view of its importance in symbolic representation, and the social psychological approach of looking at how play contributes to socialization. Lev Vygotsky’s unique contribution of seeing play as an arena in which a child can begin to master his/her own behavior is carefully detailed. The film culminates with practical suggestions for fostering high-level play in early childhood settings. (1996) 26 minutes. (This is a 4-minute sample clip). 'Play: A Vygotskian Approach' is part of an extensive series of educational productions created by Davidson Films focused on early childhood development and education. Please visit www.Davidsonfilms.com for further information.«
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