play and learning
Ren Allen
This is something unschoolers already know, that play IS learning and
play is important to human development. Not only in childhood, but for
life. I thought it was cool that this was at the tail-end of my
bi-weekly email for artists (or recovereing artists), the main theme
was about whether artists are working or playing (or both)when they
create:
~Psychologists and other scientists have been
studying the role of play in the actions of humans and animals.
In protozoa and in people the "Theory of Play" suggests that
playful play is a vital preparation for wilful work. Bryn Mawr
College professor, Paul Grobstein, in "Variability in Brain
Function and Behavior," says, "Play is not only to be enjoyed
but to be accorded high value for its fundamental role in the
success of all organisms, including humans." In "Playgrounds
and Classrooms," Brooke Lowder of Haverford College traces our
shortfall of creativity to the restriction of childhood play
and the dominance of school curricula. "Enforced homework," he
says, "is the destroyer of childhood imagination."~ Robert Gen
Ren
learninginfreedom.com
play is important to human development. Not only in childhood, but for
life. I thought it was cool that this was at the tail-end of my
bi-weekly email for artists (or recovereing artists), the main theme
was about whether artists are working or playing (or both)when they
create:
~Psychologists and other scientists have been
studying the role of play in the actions of humans and animals.
In protozoa and in people the "Theory of Play" suggests that
playful play is a vital preparation for wilful work. Bryn Mawr
College professor, Paul Grobstein, in "Variability in Brain
Function and Behavior," says, "Play is not only to be enjoyed
but to be accorded high value for its fundamental role in the
success of all organisms, including humans." In "Playgrounds
and Classrooms," Brooke Lowder of Haverford College traces our
shortfall of creativity to the restriction of childhood play
and the dominance of school curricula. "Enforced homework," he
says, "is the destroyer of childhood imagination."~ Robert Gen
Ren
learninginfreedom.com
Pamela Sorooshian
On May 10, 2006, at 5:33 AM, Ren Allen wrote:
The Universality of Play
Exploration of the ethnic origins of play from an international
perspective. Influence of play on creativity, drive and self-image of
society. Theory and practicum.
-pam
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> I thought it was cool that this was at the tail-end of myOne of the college courses that Roya will be taking next semester:
> bi-weekly email for artists (or recovereing artists), the main theme
> was about whether artists are working or playing (or both)when they
> create:
The Universality of Play
Exploration of the ethnic origins of play from an international
perspective. Influence of play on creativity, drive and self-image of
society. Theory and practicum.
-pam
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Christy Putnam
I think all adults should take this course! Sounds absolutely wonderful!
In Gratitude,
Christy Putnam
Unschooling Mom to Aden (1) and Seth (11)
Loving wife of Chet (ann. 7/4/04)
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imagined." - Henry David Thoreau
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In Gratitude,
Christy Putnam
Unschooling Mom to Aden (1) and Seth (11)
Loving wife of Chet (ann. 7/4/04)
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imagined." - Henry David Thoreau
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Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] play and learning
On May 10, 2006, at 5:33 AM, Ren Allen wrote:
> I thought it was cool that this was at the tail-end of my
> bi-weekly email for artists (or recovereing artists), the main theme
> was about whether artists are working or playing (or both)when they
> create:
One of the college courses that Roya will be taking next semester:
The Universality of Play
Exploration of the ethnic origins of play from an international
perspective. Influence of play on creativity, drive and self-image of
society. Theory and practicum.
-pam
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