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Option 2: Week 3
Topic:
Why Children Play?
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| Colorful Play |
I want to research why children play and at what age do
they develop play. Why is play so important to children? Why do parents think
that too much play is not good for a child? These would be some of the
important question that I would ask in research.
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| Outdoor Play |
I would create a huge play space for children. The age
restriction would be: Ages three to eight. This play area would consist of
indoor/outdoor play spaces. The play space would be age appropriate and have a
special area for children with special needs.
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| Large Areas |
This research study would be a longitudinal experiment to
give the parents an opportunity to observe and participate. There would be informed consent as well as
child assent. There would be graduate students to monitor and take notes and
professional teachers taking notes too.
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| Special Play |
The positive contribution: Family understanding of the
importance of play. Children will be safe and have fun while undergoing an
important experiment. The Ethics Review Board will approve the experiment and
go over the vital rules and responsibilities of all the participants.
This is a great research topic. Play is such an amazing component of a child's life. Children benefit so much from play that it is important to show parents how they can help their children benefit from play.
ReplyDeleteNancy, I love this topic and I think you did a great job explaining your objectives and approach. This would be so beneficial for parents. It seems that even though there is already a great deal of research proving that play is the best way for children to learn, no matter how much parents read it, they just don't get it. Not all, but I would say the majority of parents still believe that sitting at a desk and doing tasks will help them develop faster and be smarter. I think the more information and research we can show them to support learning through play, the better. And hopefully one day the questions behind play based learning will stop.
ReplyDeleteNancy,
ReplyDeleteI love the photographs you included. It really brought your thoughts and ideas to life. I am wondering if the interior space is a Reggio Emilia center? Can't help but notice the huge windows and the blocks.
Barbara
Hi Nancy- Love the pictures also !!
ReplyDeletethis sounds like an interesting option and rather important in the argument for children to have 'play' time daily! If you decide to research this topic in any depth , I would very much like to read your report !!!
Nancy,
ReplyDeleteHave you ever just sat back and watched children play? It is so interesting the way they interact with each other and objects. If you look hard enough you can almost predict where their play will go next. You will have fun with this research topic.