At today’s forum we thought about how humans learn naturally
At today’s forum we thought about how humans learn naturally by watching 'The Most Human Activity'. We developed our understanding of ‘play’ through viewing and annotating images of people of various ages engaged with a broad range of playful activities.
Afterwards, we shared the following:
Play
- Social
- Dynamic
- Exploring the environment
- Learning with freedom
- Experimental
- Learning in a fun environment where everyone is motivated
- Outwardly expressing imagination
- Entertaining oneself
- Stimulating the mind
- Free and joyful
Through play people learn
- Decision-making & Problem-solving skills
- Imagination & creative thinking
- Interpersonal skills & relationship skills such as cooperation, team building, accommodation & negotiation
- Motor skills (fine/gross)
- Critical thinking
- Self-confidence
- Leadership & role modelling
- Risk-taking/understanding risk
- Language
We read this short article, which states that families who play together are happier. We watched a video about Anji Play in China, where learning is intentionally designed through children actively playing every day. And finally, we read the ISU Why Sheet on Play and made plans to play with our children at home.
Further reading: Research projects from the graduate schools of both Cambridge and Harvard reiterate the integral role that play takes in the learning process.
Next week, we will continue discussing Play.
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