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Peer reviewedSmith, Stephen J. – Journal of Educational Thought/Revue de la Pensee Educative, 1990
Describes playgrounds as places where children can take important, exploratory risks (i.e., actively respond to challenges and adventures) within a sheltered environment. Discusses the need for supervision and observation. Suggests ways to make children feel secure about the playground and the risks that can be taken there. (DMM)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Childrens Games, Playground Activities, Playgrounds
Smith, Stephen J. – 1998
This book uses the playground as a reference point for a phenomenological examination of risk in children's lives and the development of a pedagogy of risk. Chapter 1 defines risk and discusses the use of anecdotes as a methodological device. Chapter 2 examines how considering risk as challenge and adventure leads to questions concerning adults'…
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, Child Development, Child Safety, Children
