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Play is then defined as activity that (1) is self-chosen and self-directed, (2) is motivated by means more than ends, (3) is guided by mental rules, and (4) includes a...
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Play is then defined as activity that (1) is self-chosen and self-directed, (2) is motivated by means more than ends, (3) is guided by mental rules, and (4) includes a strong element of imagination. These characteristics are elaborated upon to show how each contributes to play's developmental value.
Playtime isn’t just for fun—psychologists who study children’s learning have found that kids learn best through play. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, PhD, of Temple University, talks about why kids need playtime, what playful learning looks like in a classroom, how technology is changing children’s play, why adults need recess too, and what parents ...
Play is a way for children to learn about symbols and separate thoughts from objects. Vygotsky saw play as a means to help children self-gratify. Through play, children can create fantasy situations to get their needs met, regulate emotions, and delay gratification.
Play is intrinsically motivated—means are more valued than ends. Play is activity that, from the conscious perspective of the player, is done for its own sake more than for some reward outside of the activity itself. In other words, it is behavior in which means are more valued than ends.
May 15, 2022 · I concluded that play is best understood as an activity that is: (a) freely chosen and directed by the players), (b) intrinsically motivated (conducted for its own sake...
Play and Learning by Laura Shultz (~2.3 minutes) In this video from the Boston Children’s Museum, Shultz, a professor of cognitive science, describes elements of children’s play and the similarities of play and the work of scientists.
