The next issue of He Kupu is now available. The articles in this issue focus on 'Arts practice and play' in early in childhood education. This is a special edition devoted solely to Arts education and covers Music, Art, Dance and Drama. The contributors include: Dr. Susan Young, who writes on her work in music education and play, Dr.Sophie Alcock who contributes an article on drama and children's play and Dr.Adrienne Sansom who develops the theme of dance and play. Lesley Pohio considers art and the Emilia Reggio approach and Robyn Trinick adds a reflection on beginning school and music education. Finally Lucy Baigner writes on diverse ways to encourage children's self-initiated musical activity and how to encourage this 'play' within the early childhood setting.
This first special edition signals a new format for He Kupu bringing a greater concentration on current practice to support teaching and those studying early childhood education.
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