The theorists Skinner, Vygotsky, Rogoff and Piaget all concur that the optimum time for a child to learn is when they are ready, through play, and with social support in place (Arthur, Beecher, Death, Dockett & Farmer, 2015). There is an emphasis on play-based learning within the EYLF in recognition of play being the best context within which young children learn, “Play can expand children’s thinking and enhance their desire to know and learn” (COAG, 2009, p.15). Educators are able to use the ELYF and the Australian Curriculum to inform their pedagogies, resulting in a significant national early childhood reform for children aged birth-to-five (Arthur et al., 2015). The Australia Curriculum has embraced the importance of play-based learning, “in the early years of schooling, children have a natural curiosity about their world and their desire to make sense of it provides a platform to construct and review their learning through interactions with others…practice and play in the classroom and beyond” (ACARA, 2010).
au.news.yahoo.com/video/watch/32177632/the-benefits-of-play-based-learning/#page1
au.news.yahoo.com/video/watch/32177632/the-benefits-of-play-based-learning/#page1
Gooey Brains (2015). Retrieved 25/8/16, from http://gooeybrains.com/2016/04/10/using-play-to-build-the-brain
The photos below relate to activities that I have implemented at my service to support and extend the children with loose parts play:
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References:
Arthur, L. Beecher, B. Death, E. Dockett & Farmer, S. (2015). Programming and Planning in Early Childhood Settings (6th ed.). South Melbourne, Victoria: Cengage Learning Australia.
Council of Australian Governments [COAG]. (2009). Belonging, being & becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia. Canberra: Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workforce.
Clips/Links:
Early Childhood Australia (2014). Children’s play? Retrieved 25/8/16, from https://youtu.be/flOgjOr0DsE
Kennedy, A & Lennie Barblett, L (2010). Learning and teaching through play Supporting the Early Years Learning Framework http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/nqsplp/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/RIP1003-EYLF_sample.pdf
7News Brisbane (July 28, 2016). The benefits of play-based learning. Retrieved 25/8/16, from https://au.news.yahoo.com/video/watch/32177632/the-benefits-of-play-based-learning/#page1
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Bay Area Council (2016). Best Practices in Early Childhood Education. Retrieved 9/9/16, from www.bayareacouncil.org
Arthur, L. Beecher, B. Death, E. Dockett & Farmer, S. (2015). Programming and Planning in Early Childhood Settings (6th ed.). South Melbourne, Victoria: Cengage Learning Australia.
Council of Australian Governments [COAG]. (2009). Belonging, being & becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia. Canberra: Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workforce.
Clips/Links:
Early Childhood Australia (2014). Children’s play? Retrieved 25/8/16, from https://youtu.be/flOgjOr0DsE
Kennedy, A & Lennie Barblett, L (2010). Learning and teaching through play Supporting the Early Years Learning Framework http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/nqsplp/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/RIP1003-EYLF_sample.pdf
7News Brisbane (July 28, 2016). The benefits of play-based learning. Retrieved 25/8/16, from https://au.news.yahoo.com/video/watch/32177632/the-benefits-of-play-based-learning/#page1
Header Photo:
Bay Area Council (2016). Best Practices in Early Childhood Education. Retrieved 9/9/16, from www.bayareacouncil.org