I don't want to get into the politics of this (which are probably deep and murky and unsavory) but Nancy Bailey does highlight a concern. "Articles repeatedly highlight play-based learning," she writes, but "it appears that the term has been hijacked." By 'play' we mean "a child or children being given the freedom to play," while 'play-based learning' has come to mean a case where "learning is adult-directed. The teacher organizes the play for a student, and it will likely be aligned to a skill or standard that will be tested." She also reports "screens may also be used, and this raises questions. Is play-based learning about transforming classrooms to online learning?" People should make sure what is being means by the term in their schools, she writes. "At times play-based learning is also helpful. But adults micromanaging and organizing all play is a concern." Reprinted in NEPC.
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