What is Play?

Synopsis

What do play and scientific experimentation have in common? This is the first in a five-part video series in which the Ontario Science Centre helps teachers to start using play-based learning in the classroom. Through stimulating hands-on activities centred on the Earth and Space curriculum strand, the video explores how to harness students’ natural curiosity and assess learning using both indoor and outdoor programming. The film also explores the characteristics of play, and some common misconceptions about a play-based classroom. [5 minutes]
Also available in French language.

Series

How to Get into Play-Based Learning

Language

English (Canada)

Country

Canada

Year of production

2017

Subjects

Education; French studies; Science

Keywords

learning resources; play; science teaching; teacher training

Online availability

URI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31gZZZ-XG94&list=PLWJ3p5pi7LDEls45dP4MCQlT-xWM1t59q

Price

Free

Production Company

Name

Ontario Science Centre

Distributor

Name

YouTube

Web

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