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Category: Schools & Learning
Play in South African autism schools: why are formalised ethical processes important?
3 May 2023
Why are culturally sensitive approaches to research ethics so important?
An Introduction to the TRAIL (Teachers Reflecting on Agency in Learning) Programme
1 December 2022
Teachers Reflecting on Agency in Learning (TRAIL) is a professional development programme designed to support early years and primary educators in implementing rigorous, child-centred practices that promote agency in children. Many educators are unsure how to balance their role as a guide in children’s learning with children’s exploration and curiosity. In TRAIL, we support educators […]
Ruptured school trajectories: understanding the impact of COVID-19 on school dropout, socio-emotional and academic learning using a longitudinal design
1 December 2022
Stephen Bayley, Prof Paul Ramchandani, Research for Equitable Access and Learning (REAL) Centre, Addis Ababa University, RISE Ethiopia
Exploring the Perceptions of Teachers and Parents on the Use of Play-Based Pedagogy in Kenya
8 September 2022
In this talk, PEDAL PhD student Domnick Okullo presents their doctoral research project – which explores teachers’ and parents’ perceptions of the use of play-based learning in preschools in Kenya. This presentation was recorded on the 8th September 2022 as part of the PEDAL Play Conference, an event which brought together play researchers interested in […]
Pedagogy of Play: What Playful Learning Involves (And Why It Is Important)
8 September 2022
Around the world, research trends are showing that there is more play and playfulness in schools. From age four to fourteen (and beyond), children are leading their own learning, exploring the unknown, and finding joy in facing challenges at school. However, most students beyond early childhood do not currently have the opportunity to learn playfully […]
Scoping the evidence: Hands-on learning with physical manipulatives
6 July 2022
How can physical manipulatives encourage children's active engagement in everyday learning?
‘Just fun’ – or fundamental? Finding fun in early adolescent self-concept
6 July 2022
Is fun an integral part of young peoples' selves, or is it a frivolous extra?
G: Games in the classroom: Creativity, cognition and the curriculum
6 July 2022
How can games facilitate classroom engagement and children's learning?
J: Juggling play and learning: The role of guided play
6 July 2022
How can we bring play and learning together to support children's development?
L: Links with learning? Uncovering parental attitudes towards play in diverse contexts
6 July 2022
What role do parents consider play has in their children's development and learning?