Play Web-Based Resource Part 2 by Martina Paonessa

Games

martinapaonessa3 — 2023-12-06 19:09:47 UTC

Playing games in class is about more than just having fun. Effective games like March Mammal Madness connect content with low-stakes competition and can create a more collaborative, engaging classroom experience—especially for students who might find it difficult to focus or find their niche in learning. These games range from Minecraft to the Game of Life and Werewolf. Games have also given children an essential way to stay connected and motivated while they are sick, even in remote areas. In addition, incorporating games into the classroom can boost engagement, encourage risk-taking, and promote social and emotional learning. This article includes various approaches to incorporating games into the curriculum.

Outdoor Experiences

martinapaonessa3 — 2023-12-08 18:34:38 UTC

All aspects of human cognition—perception, attention, learning, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving—are impacted by human emotion. In particular, fear has a big impact on kids' behavior and attention spans. Teachers should consider and address students' anxieties about outdoor settings as part of their planning, since learning requires their full attention. Whether instruction takes place inside or outside, establishing and preserving a sense of security should be top priority. This article provides different ways to prepare the students to go outside, how to properly manage students when outdoors, what mindsets we should have, and proper ways to be prepared.

Inclusive Play

martinapaonessa3 — 2023-12-08 18:41:30 UTC

This article is a case study conducted by Anglea Pyle and Erica Danniels in support of inclusive play in the classroom. The article discussed a number of common themes when it came to implementing play-based learning to support inclusion. These themes included the necessity of fostering social interactions in play, a balance between teacher guidance and child agency, and flexible, child-centered involvement. These perspectives also helped to shape both typical and unusual play behaviors, such as one-on-one interactions, helping small groups, participating actively in play, and working together to solve play-related issues. These findings show how children brought the idea of inclusion to life through their play practices, offering noteworthy play examples in addition to teachers' craft knowledge to support future inclusive play-based learning approaches.

References

martinapaonessa3 — 2023-12-08 18:54:45 UTC

Byron, M., Hron, C., Marturano, A., Pringle, R., Kleiner, J. T., & Wollum, J. (n.d.). Tips for Creating a Positive Outdoor Experience for Students — National COVID-19 Outdoor Learning Initiative — Green Schoolyards America. Green Schoolyards America. Retrieved December 8, 2023, from https://www.greenschoolyards.org/positive-outdoor-experiences

Nguyen, H. P. (2021, March 26). How to Use Gameplay to Enhance Classroom Learning. Edutopia. Retrieved December 8, 2023, from https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-use-gameplay-enhance-classroom-learning/

Pyle, A., & Danniels, E. (2023, June 16). Inclusive Play-Based Learning: Approaches from Enacting Kindergarten Teachers. Springer Link. Retrieved December 8, 2023, from https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10643-022-01369-4