Evolutionary play theory (PSYCHOLOGY) By Wajeeha Zehra

It is a presentation of Evolutionary Play theory proposed by Bob Hughes which describes that play and brain development are intrinsically linked and develop a range of skills and abilities for individual's survival and success.

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2. Play as a biological need
A protagonist for free play Elevated the role of play
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Taxaonomy of play types
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Evolutionery play theory

3. 20th July, 1860 - 15th November, 2022
BOB HUGHESBOB HUGHES

4. Posits that play helps individuals
develp a range of skills and abilities
that are essential for their survival
and success.
Evolutionery Play TheoryEvolutionery Play Theory

5. Play as a BiologicalPlay as a Biological
needneed
Proposed that play and
brain development are
itrinsically linked.
Play is necessary for
healthy brain growth.

6. A protagonist for free playA protagonist for free play
He believed that play should be
child directed, not adult led.

7. Taxonomy of Play typesTaxonomy of Play types
He identified 16 types of play that
children typically display across their
development.

9. ELEVATED THE ROLE OFELEVATED THE ROLE OF
PLAY WORKERSPLAY WORKERS
Play workers create physical
space, time and responsive
approaches that facilitates and
support play.

10. THANK YOU THANK YOU