Taking.Play.Seriously
by Langwitches ~ January 31st, 2010. Filed under: 21st Century Learning, Conferences.
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Taking.Play.Seriously with Brian Smith
Conversation Description:
Diane Ackerman’s quote, “play is the brain’s favorite way of learning” is oft used to describe the learning that takes place in elementary schools. Despite that belief, a simple visit to any school in the country will reveal a picture that flies in the face of Ackerman’s statement. We know why play is being squeezed out of schools, but bringing it back will take creative thinking, ideas and sharing. Together we will discuss and construct ideas for bringing the aspects of play into more learning experiences.
Think about how YOU play(ed).
- What did you play?
- What do you think you learned from play?
- When did you stop playing
- When did you play?
What is play?
- Play is open ended?
- Possibly without an objective?
- Joy , freedom, being in the moment
- Role playing
- imagination
- explore, discover, unveil
- no expectation at the end?
Playing to learn or learning to play? Why and when has the word “play” at schools become a “bad” word?
Stuart Brown at TED Talk
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