SOCIAL LIFE IN SCHOOL by Peter Blatchford ( 9780750707428 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

SOCIAL LIFE IN SCHOOL
PUPILS' EXPERIENCES OF BREAKTIME AND RECESS FROM 7 TO 16

By:

Peter Blatchford

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Paperback

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ISBN 10:

0750707429

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9780750707428

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Publisher:

TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

31 March, 1998

Pages:

198

Description:

Based on a study of pupils from primary to secondary school, the text argues that breaktime plays an important part in a child's social development and considers what will happen in a society where these skills are not developed.

Synopsis:

Are breaktimes really just a time of violence and bullying that could be better used for working? Based on a unique and fascinating longitudinal study of a group of pupils from primary to secondary school, the author of this timely new book proposes an alternative view. He believes that breaktime plays an important part in children's social development, and through his gathering of pupil's own views on breaktimes over a period of ten years, we see how breaktimes offer children time to play; to develop friendships; to build social networks; to develop social skills and competence; to be independent from adults; and to learn to manage conflict, aggression and inter-group relations. Where else will they learn these important skills if not in the playground? What will happen in a society where these skills are not developed?

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Imprint:

Routledge Falmer

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