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Vivian Gussin Paley

    25 de enero de 1929 – 26 de julio de 2019

    Vivian Gussin Paley fue una maestra de preescolar y jardín de infantes, investigadora en educación infantil y autora estadounidense. A pesar de su estatus actual en el campo, describió los primeros trece años de su carrera docente como "poco inspirados y no inspiradores". Canalizó sus experiencias y observaciones del aula en su escritura, centrándose en temas como la comunicación, el juego y el desarrollo moral de los niños. Sus obras son valoradas por sus profundas perspectivas sobre el pensamiento infantil y su enfoque empático.

    Jason
    You Can't Say You Can't Play
    The Girl with the Brown Crayon
    The Boy Who Would be a Helicopter
    • The Girl with the Brown Crayon

      How Children Use Stories to Shape Their Lives

      • 112 páginas
      • 4 horas de lectura

      Vivian Paley invites readers into the vibrant world of young children in a kindergarten classroom during her final teaching year. This narrative unfolds as a farewell and a journey of self-discovery, centered around Reeny, a little girl who adores the color brown and possesses a remarkable sense of identity. "This brown girl dancing is me," Reeny proclaims, as her colorful figures animate the walls. We are drawn into her journey of self-revelation, which takes a literary turn when she finds a kindred spirit in Leo Lionni, a beloved author. Guided by Reeny, Paley explores the rich landscape of Lionni's characters, which spark a year of discussions among the children about self-definition and community. The story weaves together themes of race, identity, gender, and the fundamental human desire to create and belong. With her signature charm, Paley reveals how the adventures shared by her and Reeny embody the essence of school, serving as a profound core for reflection and exploration. This poignant tale captures the magic of childhood learning and the connections formed through storytelling.

      The Girl with the Brown Crayon1997
      4,0
    • In this look at the moral dimensions of the classroom, MacArthur Prize-winning educator Vivian Paley introduces a new rule - You can't say you can't play - to her kindergarten students. Paley uses this rule to explore how to keep children from being ignored by their classmates.

      You Can't Say You Can't Play1993
      3,9
    • Jason

      • 237 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura
      Jason1992
    • Written by a recipient of a MacArthur award, this book focuses on the challenge posed by the isolated child to teachers and classmates alike in the community of the classroom. It is the story of Jason - the loner and outsider - and his triumph and homecoming into the society of his classmates.

      The Boy Who Would be a Helicopter1991
      4,1