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Frost, Joe L., Ed.; Sunderlin, Sylvia, Ed. – 1985
This book is a compilation of 47 wide-ranging papers presented at the International Conference on Play and Play Environments. The introduction reviews both the historical recognition of the value of play by various philosophers and educators and the historical disregard for childhood that has prevailed through the centuries, particularly in…
Descriptors: Behavior, Children, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
Nelson, Doug, Ed.; Smith, S. Harold, Ed. – 1991
This report includes papers submitted by 23 presenters at a conference on recreation and leisure programs, facilities, and management. Titles of the papers are as follows: (1) "Trends in Parks and Recreation Masterplan Development" (C. W. Kelsey); (2) "Play Therapy: Implications to Recreation" (G. Bader); (3) "Wilderness…
Descriptors: Administration, Adults, Community Services, Financial Support
Guddemi, Marcy, Ed.; And Others – 1996
These proceedings contain reprints of 26 papers presented at the 1995 IPA/USA (The American Affiliate of the International Association for the Child's Right to Play) national conference. The aim of the conference was to bring professional and public awareness to intergenerational needs and models with regard to children's development and play…
Descriptors: Children, Childrens Rights, Foreign Countries, Intergenerational Programs
Jones, Margaret A., Ed. – 1981
At the final session of the January conference on Contemporary Elementary and Middle School Physical Education, 40 discussions and workshops centered on physical fitness, health, safety, and adapting athletics for the disabled child. Other topics covered were creative dance, water activities, lifetime sports, and teacher resource materials and…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Educational Resources, Elementary Education, Health Education
Georgia Univ., Athens. Cooperative Extension Service. – 1983
After listing the conference schedule, planning committee, program speakers and presiders, this document reprints materials related to 11 conference workshops and an exhibit on creating teacher-made preschool materials. The keynote address is summarized in the form of short restatements of child development principles. Materials from the workshops…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Child Abuse, Costs, Disabilities