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Playful learning in the early years – through the eyes of children

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1 Published in 2019 at "Education 3-13"

DOI: 10.1080/03004279.2019.1622495

Abstract: ABSTRACT UK policy and curriculum frameworks for early years appear to value play for learning; however, its implementation is fraught with misunderstandings and difficulty. It has been suggested that one of the difficulties is due… read more here.

Keywords: play; learning early; early years; years eyes ... See more keywords

Feasibility and Acceptability of an Active Playful Learning Intervention for Kindergarten Teachers Using Instructional Coaching

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0 Published in 2025 at "Early Education and Development"

DOI: 10.1080/10409289.2025.2449688

Abstract: ABSTRACT Research Findings: This study investigated the feasibility and acceptability of a coaching intervention to enhance kindergarten teachers’ ability to design and implement active playful learning experiences that are informed by evidence from the science… read more here.

Keywords: feasibility acceptability; playful learning; kindergarten teachers; intervention ... See more keywords

Active playful learning as a robust, adaptable, culturally relevant pedagogy to foster children’s 21st century skills

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0 Published in 2024 at "Journal of Children and Media"

DOI: 10.1080/17482798.2024.2356956

Abstract: ABSTRACT Drawing upon Vygotskian and Piagetian learning theories, recent research reveals children’s learning can be maximized through a specific Active Playful Learning (APL) approach called guided play. The deepest and most engaging learning happens during… read more here.

Keywords: robust adaptable; play; playful learning; learning robust ... See more keywords

On the border between play and art: A collaborative self-study of 76 playful didactic designs in higher education

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0 Published in 2024 at "Arts and Humanities in Higher Education"

DOI: 10.1177/14740222241260952

Abstract: Educators who work with playful approaches in teaching often use methods inspired by art-based learning. The aim of the study was, therefore, to investigate how pedagogics of art-based learning can contribute to the pedagogics of… read more here.

Keywords: didactic designs; playful learning; higher education; art based ... See more keywords

Playful Computational Thinking Learning in and Beyond Early Childhood Classrooms: Insights from Collaborative Action Research of Two Teacher-Researchers

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0 Published in 2025 at "Education Sciences"

DOI: 10.3390/educsci15070840

Abstract: Blending child-led exploration with purposeful teacher guidance and clearly defined learning goals, playful learning has been promoted as a promising approach for introducing computational thinking (CT) in early childhood education (ECE). However, there is a… read more here.

Keywords: computational thinking; collaborative action; early childhood; playful learning ... See more keywords