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Links The IPA International Site
Natural Learning Initiatives The critical role of the natural world in education has been emphasized by every educational philosopher of the 20th century. Nature supports a healthy childhood, prosocial values, and motivates learning across all subject areas. Understanding nature's processes and their interdependence with human life is a critical educational task for creating an ecologically sustainable society. From early childhood, through the school years, into higher education, we all need to collaborate on this essential mission for the 21st century. The Natural Learning Initiative is a research and extension program of the School of Design, North Carolina State University.
Children’s Play Council (England) CPC is a campaigning and research organization, promoting children's play. It is an alliance of national and regional voluntary organizations, local authorities and partnerships. PlayBoard: Working for the Child's Right to Play (N. Ireland) PlayBoard is the lead agency for children's play in Northern Ireland which works to improve the quality of children's lives by increasing their opportunity to play. The Association for the Study of Play (TASP) TASP promotes research in the study of play and disseminates information through publications and conferences. Right to Play (Olympic Aid) This organization was formed in 1992 to give support to children in war torn countries and areas of distress. In addition to its child development programs, Right to Play is established as a force in international advocacy on behalf of every child's right to play, and is actively involved in research and policy development in this area. Their vision is to engage leaders on all sides of sport, business and media to ensure children's right to play. Association of Play Industries The Association of Play Industries is the lead trade body within the play sector representing the interests of the manufacturers, installers, designers and distributors of both outdoor and indoor play equipment and safer surfacing. Founded in 1984 it represents approximately 85% of the market with over 60 members. USEFUL LINKS TO OTHER PLAY-RELATED SITES STREETPLAY An interesting site which contains rule sheets for street games, with concern for play in the urban environment including playgrounds, walls, and streets. PLAYLINK Works with local organizations who want to create play opportunities for children and youth. Contains policy, publications and links. THE SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF B.C. Core function is to ensure a "child/youth best interest lens" applied to the development of policies affecting young people. Has a play and recreation section under "Publications." ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL Position Paper - Play: Essential for All Children Joan Packer Isenberg Click on "Books" on ACEI Home Page NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN Promoting excellence in early childhood education, this site lists articles on play issues in various settings. EARLY CHILDHOOD RESEARCH AND PRACTICE A peer-reviewed electronic journal by the Early Childhood and Parenting (ECAP) Collaborative at the University of Illinois. The IPA International Site ( www.ipaworld.org ) lists many other potentially useful sites; included are: CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTS RESEARCH GROUP (CERG) This group provides an important link between university scholarship and the
development of design, policy and programs that both improve the quality of
environments for children and enhance children's interaction with them. It
is a branch of the Center for Human Environments, City University of New
York. UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND (UNICEF) UNICEF is the branch of the United Nations that focuses on child and youth issues around the world. THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF PLAY (TASP) TASP promotes research in the study of play and disseminates information through publications and conferences. |
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