One Pager Doc in Blue Light Blue Black and White Classic Professional Style (2)
pdf
keyboard_arrow_up
School
Texas A&M University *
*We aren’t endorsed by this school
Course
354
Subject
Mathematics
Date
Apr 3, 2024
Type
Pages
2
Uploaded by ProfMetalCheetah48
Play-based Learning
Definition and Description an educational approach that incorporates play as a central component of the learning process. It recognizes that children learn best through active engagement and exploration in a meaningful and enjoyable context
Value for Teachers
New research shows play-based learning can be more e±ective than direct instruction at improving outcomes for early learners—particularly in the development of mathematical and spatial skills.
It can have a “greater positive e±ect” on the acquisition of skills like math, shape knowledge, and task switching than more traditional approaches that prioritize seat time and explicit instruction.
Incorporating play also helps children develop a positive attitude towards learning.
Self Direction: The students are the ones deciding how they are playing, and all the teacher has to do Is supervise the studnets. How to
Incorporating key elements of play—like wonder, exploration, and student agency—into loosely structured lessons that are gently supported by teachers provides an “optimal” approach for students.
In a successful play-based learning class, teachers often have a clear “learning goal” behind the play they let students engage in ahead of time, according to the Cambridge study. A teacher should keep this goal in mind during the play and subtly guide the child toward the goal.
Don’t pull the strings too tight: teachers shouldn’t necessarily expect students to produce specific outputs. Be well prepared and intentional in planning, but allow for flexibility and inspiration.
E±ective play-based learning should be child-led when possible and give students “freedom and choice over their actions and play behavior.As children play, Teachers should be observing closely to gather insights about the way students are learning and use open-ended questions, hints, and prompts to gently nudge students and encourage deeper thinking. Examples
Reading: letter name game
Math: Students can play with di±erent shapes.
Science: students can mix di±erent food coloring colors together. Social Studies: students can pretend play spending money on di±erent things.
Activity A math activity using the play based learning 1.
Give the students di±erent shapes
2.
let the students play with the di±erent shapes
3.
teach shape vocabulary 4.
Then ask guiding questions like: what did you notice about the shapes? How is the circle di±erent from the square? How is the triangle di±erent from the square? Relevant Resources
https://mybrightwheel.com/blog/what-is-play-based-
learning#:~:text=Play%2Dbased%20learning%20is%20an,a%20meaningful%20and%20enjoyable%20
context
.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/young-kids-power-play-based-learning/
https://thepillarsclc.com/7-benefits-of-play-based-learning/
hthttps://hechingerreport.org/in-elementary-classrooms-demand-grows-for-play-based-
learning/tps://www.bestchance.org.au/blog/the-science-of-play-the-importance-of-play-based-
learning/
Your preview ends here
Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version
- Access to all documents
- Unlimited textbook solutions
- 24/7 expert homework help