Unpacking theory and research- Play in Primary schools

04/11/2025 33 min Temporada 1 Episodio 36
Unpacking theory and research- Play in Primary schools

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This episode is all about play-based learning in primary schools. We are joined by Katy Meeuwissen, Lecturer in initial Teacher Education- Early Childhood & Primary, Faculty of Education, University of Canberra. Katy shares some insights from her research to reframe our thinking about play and how complex it is to implement in school settings. Katy also shares some data on how implementing 'playful pedagogies' is impacted by teacher perceptions. Play-based Learning | Resources | Early Years Learning HubDoes play belong in Primary schools? Australian teachers perspectives