Guest Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 hi we all know about the importance of play and how children learn through play, however in my assignment i need some arguments against play if anyone has any good quotes or websites please let me know. Thanks in advance miniB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I have a few quotes in my play assignment. I'll get back to you tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hi I'm surprised at that as it is such a strong ey ethos but suppose you have to give a balanced argument and show that you can be critical so what about types of play? e.g. montessori didn't rate imaginative play... or different approaches to play in that some settings/theories/approaches value or prioritise certain types of play... i think one of the old governement curriculum reviews didn't appreciate learning through play but can't remember which one for definate sorry... have you got book Janet Moyles excellence of play?- that may offer some perspectives and arguments for/against play hope that helps or at least gives you something to help your thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Hi I'm surprised at that as it is such a strong ey ethos but suppose you have to give a balanced argument and show that you can be critical so what about types of play? e.g. montessori didn't rate imaginative play... or different approaches to play in that some settings/theories/approaches value or prioritise certain types of play... i think one of the old governement curriculum reviews didn't appreciate learning through play but can't remember which one for definate sorry... have you got book Janet Moyles excellence of play?- that may offer some perspectives and arguments for/against play hope that helps or at least gives you something to help your thinking hi thanks for to you both, some good ideas, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Could you include something about superhero play, war games or gun play where there is a perception that this can be negative? Maybe some of the attached articles are of use? bang_20bang_20gun_20play_20and_20why_20children_20need_20it.pdf Zero_tolerance_or_violence_and_mayhem.doc thecommercialisationofchildhood.pdf ecf_itsallaboutplay_08.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 HI ... I'm currently studying B.F. Skinner and Behaviourist theory. There's lots there about rote learning, heavily structured & planned activities governed by the practitioner. Little opportunity for learning through play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 i think one of the old governement curriculum reviews didn't appreciate learning through play but can't remember which one for definate sorry... Probably the Desirable Learning Outcomes document which mentioned 'play' once or some other silly number of times, I believe! Maz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Hi Extracts from my literature review re. negatives in relation to play. I hope you find these quotes useful. Good luck. I'm so glad I have finished study for this year! However, play has its critics. Studies by Bennett et al (cited in Riley, 2007) found that ‘play activities can be low in intellectual challenge and often repetitive and time wasting for children, particularly in Key Stage 1.’ (p.xxii) Riley (2007) suggests that this could be because ‘infant teachers have an idealized, somewhat sentimental view of play, considering it to have educational validity at all times and in all circumstances but without a clear sense of how or why’. (p.xxii) Riley (2007) further suggests that some teachers under exploit its learning potential. Schrader (cited in Campbell, 1998) also found this and asserts that teachers do not fully understand how they can effectively use play in their classrooms. Another apparent problem with play is that it is used ‘as a carrot in order to encourage children to finish the possibly less inspiring and motivating tasks set by the teacher’. (Fisher, 2002 p.117) Fisher (2002) also asserts that play is also seen as ‘valuable in keeping children out of the teacher’s hair while she or he completes the designated teaching tasks.’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Hi Extracts from my literature review re. negatives in relation to play. I hope you find these quotes useful. Good luck. I'm so glad I have finished study for this year! However, play has its critics. Studies by Bennett et al (cited in Riley, 2007) found that ‘play activities can be low in intellectual challenge and often repetitive and time wasting for children, particularly in Key Stage 1.’ (p.xxii) Riley (2007) suggests that this could be because ‘infant teachers have an idealized, somewhat sentimental view of play, considering it to have educational validity at all times and in all circumstances but without a clear sense of how or why’. (p.xxii) Riley (2007) further suggests that some teachers under exploit its learning potential. Schrader (cited in Campbell, 1998) also found this and asserts that teachers do not fully understand how they can effectively use play in their classrooms. Another apparent problem with play is that it is used ‘as a carrot in order to encourage children to finish the possibly less inspiring and motivating tasks set by the teacher’. (Fisher, 2002 p.117) Fisher (2002) also asserts that play is also seen as ‘valuable in keeping children out of the teacher’s hair while she or he completes the designated teaching tasks.’ Thankyou all for your great quotes and help.... really appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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