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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| description | <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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| spelling | doaj.art-d21c1c84d43242c89499e4b12bd350802023-02-23T10:57:49ZengUCL PressLondon Review of Education1474-84601474-84792022-10-01201310.14324/LRE.20.1.40Phantasy and play: Susan Isaacs and child developmentSandra Leaton Gray<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. </p>https://uclpress.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.14324/LRE.20.1.40 |
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