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The Power Of Play In Education, Alexandra Naclerio
The Power Of Play In Education, Alexandra Naclerio
Art of Teaching Thesis - Written
At its current state, the educational system in America seems doomed with its single-minded, single-method approach to education. Educational systems in many parts of the world are formally instructed with a huge emphasis on teaching to the tests. Despite an understanding of the importance of exploration in the classroom, play is not seen as learning. When teachers aim to include play in their classroom, often children are not playing at all. In relationship to that debate, I argue that play is the essence of any classroom.
The research I have completed has provided me with articles and field experience that …