Play in Education - Gyan Books

Play in Education - Gyan Books

About The Book: Joseph Lee’s 1915 book Play in Education presents play as essential to a child’s development, equating it with serious, purposeful work. He outlines five developmental stages—from infancy to early adolescence—highlighting how play evolves through sensory-motor activity, imaginative role-play, physical games, social bonding, and teamwork. Lee argues that play is not frivolous but a vital, instinctive force that fosters creativity, moral growth, and social learning. By emphasizing its educational value, he challenges traditional views of formal instruction. His work laid the foundation for modern recreation and educational theory, earning him recognition as a key figure in the playground movement.

Author: Joseph Lee

Pages: 531

Edition: 1915

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