The Role of the Teacher: Teaching through Play

In this comprehensive on-demand webinar, Dr. Sarah Aiono, CEO of Longworth Education, explores the essential role teachers play in learning through play.

You'll learn how to:

• Balance intentional teaching with child-led exploration
• Use positive descriptive feedback to guide and extend learning
• Support socio-emotional development and key competencies through play
• Apply effective problem-solving approaches during play episodes
• Plan and assess in ways that are purposeful and responsive
• Navigate the teacher’s role as both observer and guide in the play environment

This webinar supports educators to deepen their understanding of play pedagogy and develop strategies that strengthen learning outcomes—without losing the integrity of child-led exploration.

Format: On-demand webinar (pre-recorded sessions).
Suitable for: Primary and early years teachers, team leaders, and educators seeking to refine their teaching approach in play-based settings.