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New Zealand Education: Beyond Basics
In the ongoing discourse surrounding New Zealand’s education system, a particular contention stands out – the role of mātauranga Māori within the national curriculum. Cri
Thoughts from Scotland
Dr. Sarah Aiono shares her recent experience meeting with the Play in Education, Development and Learning (PEDAL) team based in the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambri
Play and Teaching: Swimming Against the Tide
As an advocate and facilitator of play based learning I am in contact with teachers who are at varying stages on their play based learning journey. Making connections with like-min
Play: The Four Letter Word in Primary School
As a researcher, facilitator and advocate of teaching and learning through play in the primary school sector, I am continually asked “it all sounds great, and we know the benefit
Why Play?
The importance of play for children cannot be overstated. Not only is play essential for a child’s physical, cognitive, and emotional development, but it also plays a cruci
What Do We Mean By Readiness?
Readiness refers to the level of preparedness that students have for developmental success both in the classroom and as they meet new learning challenges as they mature. This
What are Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP)
Developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) encompass teaching and learning approaches that are an essential aspect of education. They help ensure that students are learning
Now What: Recovering from the Standards Era
When the coalition government was confirmed last week, I joined with many of my teacher colleagues in a frenzy of jubilation and relief as we comprehended the significance of
In Defense of Parents
One of the biggest perceived barriers schools face when choosing to implement a learning through play approach is a fear of the response from their parent community. Many scho