tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4524585338670773379.post3309925580520678811..comments2024-03-21T03:16:24.053-04:00Comments on Playfully Learning: Play Has Become Controversial!Dana Gorman, Playfully Learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12670651276458764116noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4524585338670773379.post-31596306170991615792010-11-09T05:39:51.808-05:002010-11-09T05:39:51.808-05:00I hear this plight from ECE educators on a daily b...I hear this plight from ECE educators on a daily basis. I suggest they stand strong for what they believe in, but understand the complexities they face especially against those who work on assumptions, rather than action based learning and evidence driven strategies. I, alongside several other facilitators in the state of Queensland have been holding professional conversations around the EYLF with service providers, government agencies and independent consultants. If we are to have advocates in positions of power for play based curricula to continue it is important that we work closely with this sector to unpack values and assumptions and clarify their understanding of what an emergent curriculum and a play based philosophy actually looks like. If we are not proactive and tap into the key stakeholders then we are only working with one level of educators... mostly those who are already on board. I am very passionate about the concept of play based learning and include some ideas and suggestions on my blog and FB page. Feel free to check it out www.scribblesandsquiggles.com.au Thanks for your blog posting...you have provoked so many questions for me.Kylie Bartlettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4524585338670773379.post-816370946460088312010-11-09T05:39:16.295-05:002010-11-09T05:39:16.295-05:00It just goes to show Dana ... early childhood educ...It just goes to show Dana ... early childhood educators the world over are not given the respect they deserve! Why do 'THEY' not listen to 'US'?????<br />Donna :( :(<br />http://www.playbasedlearning.com.auPlay for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08475920387209134195noreply@blogger.com