Phantasy and play: Susan Isaacs and child development
<p class="first" id="d6270328e100">This article discusses the work of Susan Isaacs (1885–1948), the IOE’s (Institute of Education), first director of the Department of Child Development. In addition to introducing child psychoanalysis to the UK, Isaa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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UCL Press
2022-10-01
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| Series: | London Review of Education |
| Online Access: | https://uclpress.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.14324/LRE.20.1.40 |
| Summary: | <p class="first" id="d6270328e100">This article discusses the work of Susan Isaacs (1885–1948), the IOE’s (Institute
of Education), first director of the Department of Child Development. In addition
to introducing child psychoanalysis to the UK, Isaacs was instrumental in mapping
out the basis for a conceptual understanding of the role of aspects of imagination
(which she termed ‘phantasy’) and play in the life of children. This allowed early
childhood educators to develop holistic pedagogies that embraced both the intellectual
and the social development of children. Her work has provided the basis for contemporary
professional practice within the sector.
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| ISSN: | 1474-8460 1474-8479 |