Pedagogy Of Play Essay

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'How young children learn is a significant contributing factor to learning science’ (Fleer, 2013). To develop scientific literacy in children, we must first teach science in an effective way. The pedagogy of play has been seen as a valued pedagogical tool in developing this literacy and understanding of science. ‘Play has been seen as the central concept that underpins this area of teaching. Play is child-determined and is centered on the child’s meaning made through free expression (Fleer, 2013). By educators incorporating play and applying it to scientific concepts related to everyday situations, it will inevitably help children learn and relate the reality to their world (Chahal, 2011).

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‘All children have the best start in life to create a better future for themselves and for the nation’ (EYLF, 2009). The pedagogy of play is conveying that children are able to independently explore their learning to develop an understanding of science. The framework shows specific play-based learning. Educators are recognized in EYLF as additional guidance, who work directly with the child if need be. Working in partnership, sharing sense of responsibility and commitment to education. The framework views children’s lives as characterized by ‘belonging’ which means being part of a group, family or community; ‘being’, living in the now and understanding how you are positioned, accepted and valued in the world and ‘becoming’, the growth, development and adaption to new situations for children. Each of these characteristics are important for laying down foundations for children. From these characteristics learning outcomes have been identified. These include: the child develops identity; the child connects and contributes to the world; the child has a sense of wellbeing; the child is a confident and involved learner who communicated effectively (EYLF, 2009). It is due to this, that the Early Years Learning Framework is vital for all educators when assessing how to teach science in an appropriate and meaningful

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