Writing a book about recess could be a very questionable endeavor for
a serious academic psychologist. At first blush it seems to be a
pretty trivial topic. It's the time during the school day where
there's a break from what's typically considered the most serious work
of the day--reading, writing, and arithmetic. Reflecting this trivial
tenor, it's also that time of the school day that kids--perhaps only
half jokingly--say is their favorite part of school. This perception
has lead many schools to question the role of recess in the school
day. This book is an attempt to broach two views of recess--the
perceived value of recess and the movement to eliminate or reduce the
school recess period from the primary school day. Due to tightened
school budgets and the emphasis on testing, many elementary schools
eliminate recess, gym classes, and play periods to the developmental
detriment of the very children the schools are supposed to serve.
Author Anthony Pellegrini has conducted a number of careful studies
regarding student attentiveness and performance within programs that
have recess periods, and those that don't. The data show that students
need recess in order to blow off energy and interact with each other
in the unstructured recess environment in order to grow socially. The
goal of Recess is to help readers realize the importance of recess and
counter the trend to eliminate it from schools. This book appeals to
academics, teachers, administrators, and parents.
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ISBN
9781317441458
Publisert
2018
Utgave
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Vendor
Psychology Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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