Learning Through Play

Australia, 1972

Film
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Looks at play amongst three year-olds and the more highly developed and realistic play of five year-olds. Shows the role of the teacher in various situations providing challenging equipment to extend the interests of the children and in guiding play to complement structured learning.

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Credits

director

Nicholas Alexander

producer

Don Hauser

production company

Monash University

World Organisation for early Childhood Development

Duration

00:14:28:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1972

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