All Work And No Play Makes Jack A Dull Boy: The Case For Play At All Educational Levels |
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| Authors: | Mikkaka Overstreet |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Literacy Studies, English Education, and History Education, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina |
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| Abstract: | In this paper, the author explores the importance of play at various stages of literacy development and contends that play is an essential element of learning. The author begins by defining play and literacy, using examples to theoretically explore the play and literacy interface throughout the life span. Finally, she moves into a policy discussion of play and literacy development in today's political climate, including the influence of standardized testing and the Common Core Standards. |
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