235Wednesday, April 13, 2005
12:15 PM-1:30 PMConvention Center:N230b
Play Behavior Framework: A Developmental Perspective
Presentation constructs a rationale for the concept of play as a developmental perspective. Developmental appropriateness is a pre-requisite consideration which must occur prior to the application of design in a children’s environment used for play. The play behavior framework is constructed as a dynamical system that supports predictable play behaviors in all children. Play environment groupings are focused on supporting predictable play behaviors. The groupings (PEGs) depend upon the appropriate selection of equipment used in the design to meet the developmental needs of children.
Keyword(s): early childhood, facilities/equipment, play
Speakers:
How Obvious is a System Used to Describe Play Behavior?
S.J. Langendorfer, PhD, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
Play Behavior Framework as a Dynamical System
L.D. Bruya, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Predictable Play Behaviors of Children
J.A. Schappet, Creative Director for Boundless Playgrounds, Bloomfield, CT
Design Using Play Environment Groupings (PEG)
A.C. Malkusak, Director of Design for Boundless Playgrounds, Iowa City, IA
Playground Equipment Selection Using the Play Behavior Framework
P. Schappet, The National Center for Boundless Playgrounds, La Plata, MD
Future of the Play Behavior Framework
J.A. Schappet, Creative Director for Boundless Playgrounds, Bloomfield, CT

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