Regular readers will have noticed a lack of posts about 'knowledge-rich' this and 'Rosenshine' that on this blog... there are few illustrations of retrieval practice, and diagrams showing how working and long term memory interact. This is not to say that I don't teach knowledge, or have an interest in pedagogy of course. Those who've seen my recent presentations will have seen the owl which sums up my thoughts on research...
Ollie Bray has recently started a new role at the LEGO Foundation as theirInitiative Lead: Connecting Play and Education
My current interests are in narrative development and the idea of playful learning.
In this website of the LEGO Foundation, there is plenty to take away for every classroom in the area of Playful Learning, which I would much rather involve myself with. I've been lucky to attend a LEGO education session, including the 6 bricks duck challenge.
“There are many advantages to play in learning, both for children and adults. It is not simply an activity to help young children develop. It evokes creativity, imagination, and happiness. It also has life-long benefits.
Playful learning has a focus on the process more than the outcome and allows for exploration of different issues from a variety of perspectives.”
There is also a recent blog post on the power of play, and the PEDAL project of the University of Cambridge which stands for Play in Education Development and Learning.
Comments