Title
The Boy Who Would Be A Helicopter
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How Does A Teacher Begin To Appreciate And Tap The Rich Creative Resources Of The Fantasy World Of Children? What Social Functions Do Story Playing And Storytelling Serve In The Preschool Classroom? And How Can The Child Who Is Trapped In Private Fantasies Be Brought Into The Richly Imaginative Social Play That Surrounds Him?The Boy Who Would Be A Helicopter Focuses On The Challenge Posed By The Isolated Child To Teachers And Classmates Alike In The Unique Community Of The Classroom. It Is The Dramatic Story Of Jasonthe Loner And Outsiderand Of His Ultimate Triumph And Homecoming Into The Society Of His Classmates. As We Follow Jasons Struggle, We See That The Classroom Is Indeed The Crucible Within Which The Young Discover Themselves And Learn To Confront New Problems In Their Daily Experience.Vivian Paley Recreates The Stage Upon Which Children Emerge As Natural And Ingenious Storytellers. She Supplements These Reallife Vignettes With Brilliant Insights Into The Teaching Process, Offering Detailed Discussions About Control, Authority, And The Misuse Of Punishment In The Preschool Classroom. She Shows A More Effective And Natural Dynamic Of Limitsetting That Emerges In The Control Children Exert Over Their Own Fantasies. And Here For The First Time The Author Introduces A Triumvirate Of Teachers (Paley Herself And Two Apprentices) Who Reflect On The Meaning Of Events Unfolding Before Them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Boy Who Would Be a Helicopter'? A: The main theme revolves around understanding and integrating children with rich imaginations into social play, focusing on the challenges faced by isolated children in the classroom.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Vivian Gussin Paley, a renowned educator and storyteller.
- Q: When was 'The Boy Who Would Be a Helicopter' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 1991.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This book is primarily targeted at educators and parents of preschool-aged children, focusing on early childhood education themes.
- Q: Is this edition revised? A: Yes, this product is a revised edition of the original work.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 163 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What insights does the author provide in this book? A: Vivian Paley shares insights on storytelling, the importance of imaginative play, and effective teaching strategies in preschool settings.
- Q: Is the book new or used? A: The item condition is listed as new.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Helicopters, reflecting its metaphorical exploration of children's imaginative play.