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What does the term 'pedagogy' primarily refer to in the context of play?
What does the term 'pedagogy' primarily refer to in the context of play?
- The specific content of learning experiences
- The strategies used for teaching skills (correct)
- The assessment methods for children's understanding
- The environmental setup for play activities
What is co-construction in the context of play pedagogy?
What is co-construction in the context of play pedagogy?
- Separate learning experiences for adults and children
- Children teaching concepts to adults
- Adults directing children's play activities
- Adults and children learning and creating knowledge together (correct)
What is the role of sustained shared thinking in play pedagogy?
What is the role of sustained shared thinking in play pedagogy?
- Adults provide all the ideas for play activities
- Children independently figure out solutions
- Individuals collaboratively solve problems or explore shared interests (correct)
- One individual teaches while others listen
Which of the following early childhood curriculum approaches is associated with play pedagogy?
Which of the following early childhood curriculum approaches is associated with play pedagogy?
What is necessary for play to flourish in children's environments according to play pedagogy?
What is necessary for play to flourish in children's environments according to play pedagogy?
Flashcards
Pedagogy
Pedagogy
The art, science, and strategies of teaching skills to children.
Play pedagogy
Play pedagogy
The theory that children learn through play and the role of adults in facilitating that learning.
Co-construction
Co-construction
A pedagogical approach where adults and children learn, research, and build knowledge together.
Sustained Shared Thinking
Sustained Shared Thinking
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Social constructivism
Social constructivism
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Study Notes
Play Pedagogy Defined
- Pedagogy is the art, science, and strategies used for teaching skills to children.
- It focuses on how learning happens, distinct from what is learned (curriculum).
- Researchers link play and pedagogy to understand play and adult roles.
Play Pedagogy Principles
- Co-construction: A learning approach where adults and children collaborate in learning, researching, and knowledge creation.
- Sustained Shared Thinking: A collaborative experience where individuals solve problems or explore mutual interests, contributing equally to ideas and their evolution.
- Social Constructivism: The theoretical framework underpinning play pedagogy, aligning with current early childhood curricula (like Te Whariki and Reggio Emilia).
Play Pedagogy and Environments
- Play pedagogy emphasizes reciprocal and responsive relationships between adults and children to enable flourishing play.
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Description
Explore the essential principles and practices of play pedagogy in early childhood education. This quiz delves into concepts like co-construction, sustained shared thinking, and social constructivism. Understand how these ideas shape learning environments and adult-child relationships.
