ABSTRACT

Inclusive play is a fundamental right for all children however few studies exist on playspaces and children with impairment. Drawing on Australia’s early childhood learning framework, Belonging, Being and Becoming, this study aims to explore whether Livvi’s Place, an inclusive playspace in Port Macquarie, Australia, met the principles and values articulated in the framework, and whether the playspace, was meeting its goal of social inclusion. One hundred and ninety three online and face-to-face questionnaire surveys of adult playspace users were completed. The early childhood learning framework was used to inform the survey design and analytical framework. Results indicate the playspace model adopted promotes a sense of social inclusion as users expressed feelings of safety, welcome, and of belonging at the playspace. Users felt they could be themselves, live in the moment, and enjoy their experiences there. The friendships formed, conversations started, and playful interactions experienced at Livvi’s Place demonstrate that it facilitates people connecting and becoming members of the local community. Findings revealed Livvi’s Place was meeting the principles and values of Belonging, Being and Becoming and meeting its goal of social inclusion. Areas for improvement were identified, providing future learning opportunities for inclusive playspace development and provision.

摘要

包容性游戏是所有儿童的一项基本权利，但很少有关于游戏空间和残障儿童的研究。本研究借鉴澳大利亚的早期儿童学习框架“归属、存在和成为”，旨在探索澳大利亚麦夸里港的包容性游戏空间 Livvi's Place 是否符合框架中阐明的原则和价值观，以及该游戏空间是否符合其要求。社会包容的目标。完成了 193 份针对成人游乐空间用户的在线和面对面问卷调查。幼儿学习框架用于为调查设计和分析框架提供信息。结果表明，所采用的游戏空间模型促进了一种社会包容感，因为用户在游戏空间表达了安全、欢迎和归属感。用户觉得他们可以做自己，活在当下，享受他们的体验。在 Livvi's Place 建立的友谊、开始的对话和有趣的互动表明，它有助于人们联系并成为当地社区的成员。调查结果显示，Livvi's Place 符合归属、存在和成为的原则和价值观，并实现了社会包容的目标。确定了需要改进的领域，为包容性游戏空间的开发和提供提供了未来的学习机会。调查结果显示，Livvi's Place 符合归属、存在和成为的原则和价值观，并实现了社会包容的目标。确定了需要改进的领域，为包容性游戏空间的开发和提供提供了未来的学习机会。调查结果显示，Livvi's Place 符合归属、存在和成为的原则和价值观，并实现了社会包容的目标。确定了需要改进的领域，为包容性游戏空间的开发和提供提供了未来的学习机会。