play way technique - an effective learning tool
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Presentation at the international conference ' Early Childhood Care and Education' held at St. Xavier's College of Education, Palayamkottai.TRANSCRIPT
Mrs. A. Vinothini Sylvia,
Assistant Professor,
Annammal College of Education for Women
Thoothukudi.
Not only pleasure but
forms the basis for
learning and development
Hallmark of healthy
development Natural integration of learning domains
Makes Learning Deep,
Broad & Relevant
Allows to Struggle, Manipulate,
Discover &Practice
Enables to Understand & Express
Thoughts & Feelings
Nurtures development of
Learning Process
Teaches Harmony &
Compromise
Increases Muscle Development &
Control
Free Play
Structured Play
Individual Play
Group PlayVigorous Play
Quiet PlayOutdoor Play
Indoor Play
Solitary Play 2 to 2 ½ Years
Parallel Play 2 ½ to 3 ½ Years
aSSociative Play 3 ½ to 4 Years
co-oPerative Play Above 4 Years
Facilitator
Creates and maintains
the environment
Encourages Spontaneous
Play
Introduces novelty without disrupting
the flow and direction
Tools for teachers to teach
& reinforce learning
Stimulate Senses through sounds,patterns, colours, textures & smell
Jigsaw Puzzles, Nesting Toys,
Construction toys Memory Games,
Fastening the frame etc.,
• If play serves educational goals it is no longer play.
• Ensure that children have sufficient time and
adequate resources for extended free play.
• Educators should find a way to devote time and
interest to facilitate spontaneous play.