Jennifer Ilardi

Simple Positive Play at the Library

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Here's a one-stop guide to help libraries with participatory design, open-ended play, and resources that contribute to an active learning environment for young children.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 148
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Mai 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 226g
• ISBN-13: 9781538172957
• ISBN-10: 153817295X
• Artikelnr.: 67175148

Autorenporträt

Jennifer Ilardi worked as a Youth Services Specialist/Librarian at a large public library for over 11 years. Her experience with organizing and implementing educational and engaging programs comes from years of designing, collaborating and presenting programs that promote a library collection. She holds a Master's of Library and Information Science degree from Syracuse University and a post-graduate certificate in Youth Experience from the University of Maryland. Jennifer currently uses her talents and skills to assist families as an instructor for a group of homeschooling families. She also spends much of her time operating the nonprofit organization Simple Positive Play.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: A Look at Youth Services in Public Libraries
Chapter 2: Philosophy of Play
Chapter 3: Promoting Open-Ended Play
Chapter 4: Structured vs. Unstructured
Chapter 5: Participatory Design
Chapter 6: Design Thinking
Chapter 7: Collaboration
Chapter 8: Playwork
Chapter 9: Importance of Stakeholders
Chapter 10: Assessment and Impact
Chapter 11: A Simple Look at Programming
Chapter 12: The Evolution of Simple Positive Play
Appendix
Bibliography