Is play a waste of time in formal preschool environments?
October 1 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The masterclass will explore the idea of play and play pedagogy for young children. Drawing on actual examples from several sites where playful learning is at the heart of teaching-learning in the early years, we will look at forms of play and the core principles of practising these in early childhood classrooms.
What to expect?
- Recognising the value of play pedagogy in young children’s classrooms
- Understanding the features of play pedagogy
- Designing and planning playful learning environments with culturally appropriate materials
- Knowing about organisations/initiatives that use playful learning pedagogy in their ECCE programmes
This masterclass is designed for:
- ECCE practitioners
- Programme developers
- Curriculum planners
- Foundation stage educators
- Parents of young children
- Anyone interested in learning for young children
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