For this course simulation, I chose how is play effective in young children’s
ability to learn? The answer to this question is important to me because it
is my desire that preschoolers connect learning with fun and to see early
learners enjoy their years of childhood as they develop social skills that will
prepare them for school and life. I believe children will engage in anything
that is fun to them without much persuasion from adults. In the classroom, I
encourage children to support, praise, and correct one another. In every
situation, I look for opportunities to teach through play. This leaves me
wondering, if children retain more information through play than
curriculum-centered learning?
As I progress through this course, my level
of confidence has increase. I am discovering a lot through the assignments and
the discussions. There is so much variety in the discussions; I make it a point
to read everyone’s thoughts, from doing that I glean ideas that had not crossed
my mind. Thanks to all of you, your thoughts and perspectives are very valuable
to me.
I surprisingly enjoy doing the research charts;
they push me to think deeper into the purpose of research. Recently, I was
asked about what I am working on in school and I was able to articulate with
confidence specific details about this course – that was a huge thing for me! I
understand more about narrowing the research topic to pinpoint an exact issue. As
I continue to do that, the search for information in that area is becoming more
specific and to the point. I am interested in any sites that discuss the
effects of play and learning, so if any of you run across links in connection
with this topic, please send them to me and let me know how I can be of help to
you. Thanks.
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