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Play: a language for learning (TEFC)

Australia, 1977
film

The value of play as an approach to teaching. Suitable for teacher training.

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Algorithmically related works from our collection by description:

Play is the work of young children (TEFC)

United States, 1975
Similarity: 77%

As we talk we learn (TEFC)

Australia, 1977
Similarity: 74%

Learning Through Play

Australia, 1972
Similarity: 74%

Play on words: the provision of ESL in schools

Australia, 1988
Similarity: 74%

Games in the primary school (TEFC)

United Kingdom, 1972
Similarity: 74%

Alternatives: whole school approach to teaching English

Australia, 1988
Similarity: 73%

Learning: a happy experience (TEFC)

United States, 1978
Similarity: 72%

Kids and other people

New Zealand, 1982
Similarity: 72%

Going outside: to play, to imagine, to learn

Australia, 1979
Similarity: 72%

Playground (TEFC)

United States, 1975
Similarity: 72%

Child's play and the real world (TEFC)

United States, 1974
Similarity: 72%

To help them learn (TEFC)

United States, 1977
Similarity: 71%

Children's play

Canada, 1956
Similarity: 71%

Child's play (TEFC)

United States, 1977
Similarity: 71%

Film: a tool for teachers

United Kingdom, 1959
Similarity: 71%

Accent on learning

United States, 1949
Similarity: 70%

Teaching games to primary children (TEFC)

United States, 1972
Similarity: 70%

Objects and activities in learning (TEFC)

United Kingdom, 1968
Similarity: 70%
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