Understanding Play-Based Learning

According to the article, what is one of the social constructs that impacts the perception of the ability to engage in playful behavior or play-based learning?

• Technological advancements

• Race, culture, privilege, religion, gender, and socio-economic status

• The type of early childhood education program

• The availability of outdoor spaces

What do Guirguis and Longley suggest is necessary for teachers to benefit from play theory?

• Teachers must have a connection to classroom context.

• Teachers must strictly follow the curriculum.

• Teachers must have advanced degrees in early childhood education.

• Teachers must use technology in the classroom.

What do most teachers agree on regarding play in the classroom, according to Pyle and Dannis, 2017?

• Play is unessential to academic learning.

• Play is the most developmentally appropriate method of learning.

• Play should be limited to physical education classes.

• Play is only important for social development.

What is the author's stance on the value of play in early childhood education?

• The author believes play is overvalued and not necessary.

• The author is neutral and does not take a stance on the value of play.

• The author is a long-time advocate and defender of the value of play.

• The author believes play should be replaced with more structured learning.

What is the focus of the research mentioned in the text regarding play-based learning for adults?

• The research focuses on the challenges adults face in learning through play.

• The research focuses on the support teachers need to practice play-based learning.

• The research focuses on comparing child and adult learning outcomes.

• The research focuses on the economic benefits of play-based learning for adults.

According to the text, what is a potential benefit of engaging in PPR for educators?

• It provides a strict guideline for classroom management.

• It offers opportunities for educators to reflect and learn from colleagues.

• It decreases the need for professional development.

• It eliminates the role of sensory experiences in learning.

What did teachers document on a weekly basis as part of their professional development?

• Their personal reflections on teaching methods

• Classroom provocations focusing on specific types of materials and presentation

• Detailed lesson plans for the following week

• Observations of children's play without interaction

According to the text, what role did the environment serve in the context of Reggio-inspired teaching?

• A passive backdrop for children's activities

• A third teacher that influences learning

• A space for displaying children's artwork

• An area for structured play and instruction

What was the outcome of teachers sharing photos and reflections on a shared website?

• It led to a decrease in collaborative efforts among teachers

• It enabled teachers to engage in dialogue with one another as colleagues

• It resulted in a standardized curriculum across classrooms

• It discouraged teachers from trying new teaching methods

How did the professional development experience described in the text affect the teachers' view on play?

• It made them less interested in integrating play into the curriculum

• It reminded them of the joy and engagement play brings to learning

• It convinced them to focus solely on structured learning

• It discouraged them from sharing their experiences with families