Caregiver perceptions of the value of play for early childhood development: lessons from a needs assessment conducted in three low-income areas in Johannesburg
OUTPUT TYPE: Policy briefs
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2018
TITLE AUTHOR(S): C.Adonis, K.Sobane
KEYWORDS: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD), JOHANNESBURG, LOW INCOME POPULATION, PLAY EXCERCISES
DEPARTMENT: Impact Centre (IC), Impact Centre (PRESS), Impact Centre (CC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 10258
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/11815
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/11815
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2018
TITLE AUTHOR(S): C.Adonis, K.Sobane
KEYWORDS: EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD), JOHANNESBURG, LOW INCOME POPULATION, PLAY EXCERCISES
DEPARTMENT: Impact Centre (IC), Impact Centre (PRESS), Impact Centre (CC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 10258
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/11815
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/11815
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Abstract
This brief includes policy recommendations aimed at informing the inclusion of play as a substantive component of the curriculum at both ECD and basic education level, given its value in enhancing children???s learning experiences.-
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