The purpose of the study was to observe play based learning activities and give comments, interact with learners and find out the activities they enjoy most and why, interact with parents and teachers to find out their views about child’s play and based on the findings, come out with a conclusion.
This paper is in three chapters, chapter one introduces the paper, chapter two looks at the review of literature on the key concepts of play, chapter three entails the observation and findings on play based learning activities, and finally, conclusions drawn by the researcher based on his findings.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- What is play?
- Importance of Child's Play
- Connecting Play and Education
- Play Based Learning Activities
- Observe play based learning activities and give comments
- Interact with two parents (male/female) and find out their views and perceptions about child's play
- Find out the teacher's own perception and views about child's play activities
- Conclusion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The purpose of this study was to observe play-based learning activities in a Ghanaian preparatory school, engage with learners and parents to understand their perspectives on play, and ultimately draw conclusions about the role of play in early childhood education.
- The importance of play in early childhood development
- The benefits of incorporating play-based learning activities into the classroom
- The role of parents and teachers in fostering play and its benefits
- The misconceptions surrounding the value of play in education
- The need for more research and support for play-based learning
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The introduction sets the context for the study, defining early childhood education and highlighting the importance of play in this context. It emphasizes the need for play-based learning activities to engage young children and support their development.
- Literature Review: This chapter explores the concept of play, examining its various definitions and emphasizing its importance for child development. It also addresses the misconceptions surrounding play and highlights its crucial role in fostering learning and well-being.
- Play Based Learning Activities: This chapter outlines the observations and findings of the study, focusing on the specific play-based learning activities observed in the preparatory school and the perspectives of parents and teachers on child's play.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This research focuses on play-based learning, early childhood education, child development, teacher perspectives, parent perspectives, and the role of play in supporting cognitive, social, and emotional development.
- Quote paper
- Anthony Woode-Eshun (Author), 2019, Child's Play and Family, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1153662
