Playing Is More Creative but Less Efficient Learning Method
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Playing is more creative but less efficient learning method
Introduction
My topic is under the “Constructing Understanding”. This culture of curriculum is characterized by three themes: centrality of learner, complexity, and engagement (Joseph, 2011, p. 83). This report will discuss these themes fully. Playing helps children build their understanding of basic concepts such as addition and subtraction; however, it is inefficient when they learn complicated concepts such as differential, integral, and derivative in mathematics.
The Importance of Play
I believe that playing is a useful way to help children know the world, to understand the new things around them, and to expand their knowledge. In “The Nature of Children 's Play,” written by David Fernie (1996) said that “in play, children expand their understanding of themselves and others, their knowledge of the physical world, and their ability to communicate with peers and adults.” When I was a child, I liked to play checkers with my father. At first, I only considered offensive moves, and I always lost the game; however, after several times, I started to observe how my father played the game, and I started to imitate the way that my father played. Now, I know I must consider both offensive alternatives and the need for defense, so I can win the game. Fernie (1996) separated children into two groups. One is younger than five years old; the other is older than five years old. He argued that younger children are interested in informal games, and older children are more logical and socialized ways of thinking in play formal games. He only mentioned that it is possible to make two different age groups to play together. But, due to my own experiences, I prefer to play game with someone older than me. I think play with peers can help children enhance their relationships; whereas, playing with older children can improve children’s knowledge and
Playing is more creative but less efficient learning method
Introduction
My topic is under the “Constructing Understanding”. This culture of curriculum is characterized by three themes: centrality of learner, complexity, and engagement (Joseph, 2011, p. 83). This report will discuss these themes fully. Playing helps children build their understanding of basic concepts such as addition and subtraction; however, it is inefficient when they learn complicated concepts such as differential, integral, and derivative in mathematics.
The Importance of Play
I believe that playing is a useful way to help children know the world, to understand the new things around them, and to expand their knowledge. In “The Nature of Children 's Play,” written by David Fernie (1996) said that “in play, children expand their understanding of themselves and others, their knowledge of the physical world, and their ability to communicate with peers and adults.” When I was a child, I liked to play checkers with my father. At first, I only considered offensive moves, and I always lost the game; however, after several times, I started to observe how my father played the game, and I started to imitate the way that my father played. Now, I know I must consider both offensive alternatives and the need for defense, so I can win the game. Fernie (1996) separated children into two groups. One is younger than five years old; the other is older than five years old. He argued that younger children are interested in informal games, and older children are more logical and socialized ways of thinking in play formal games. He only mentioned that it is possible to make two different age groups to play together. But, due to my own experiences, I prefer to play game with someone older than me. I think play with peers can help children enhance their relationships; whereas, playing with older children can improve children’s knowledge and
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