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Playful pedagogy

Strategies for teachers in children’s play. “Children learn through play” is a phrase we hear often and one that the ECE sector almost universally believes in.

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“Children learn through play” is a phrase we hear often and one that the ECE sector almost universally believes in. As a result we see services with spaces, resources, equipment and toys available for children to use in their play. But where does this leave the teacher?

Literature tells us that thoughtful and deliberate involvement and intervention in children’s play can positively impact learner outcomes. In fact the teacher is the most important resource for the child’s learning. In order to make a real difference in children’s learning teachers need to be intentional in the actions that they take and the decisions that they make.

The thoughtful, intentional teacher can:

Recognise when to intervene in play
Use the most effective strategies to promote learning in play
Draw on assessment information and tailor responses to progress learning in the moment

Join Bridgit for a thought-provoking webinar centred on enacting your role as a teacher in ways that will excite and stimulate your thinking and improve learning outcomes for children.

About the presenter

Bridgit Williams

MProfStud(Ed); BA (Ed); DipTchgECE; PGDip Montessori

Bridgit has been a professional learning facilitator and mentor since 2008, previously with EC Professional Support at the University of Auckland. She believes effective leadership and ongoing professional learning are key to improving quality in early childhood education.

Bridgit completed her Masters degree in early 2015, looking specifically at the induction and mentoring of ECE teachers. Her professional interests include effective leadership and communication, inclusive teaching practice, intentional teaching and implementing authentic curriculum.

Playful Pedagogy inspired me to see how play can be a powerful tool for learning, helping children explore, problem-solve, and express themselves in meaningful ways.

— LOVEPREET

It was interesting to learn about the different teaching pedagogy in ECE, how Kaiako make a difference throughout children's play, and the examples or questions that could be used to enhance the child's learning through play.

— ANDREA

It was a great reminder to hear that we need to be more present in the moment and respond to children’s interests when planning activities. Plans won’t always work out and that’s okay - we need to adapt to children. Also one bit that stick was that teachers are the greatest source of knowledge in the ECE environment, children will only learn what we allow them to.

— JESSIKAH

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