Saturday, May 14, 2011

My Research Journey
I have chosen to focus my research on the topic of play.  I feel that it is important to first define play in terms of early childhood education and then continue my focus and research on how prek and early elementary school teachers can develop lesson plans that incorporate play into their learning objectives. 
I feel very passionate about educating parents and educators on the importance of incorporating play into the daily curriculum and the developmental benefits that occur, as they need this time to use their imaginations and explore without rules and instruction.
So far I have found this simulation process to be very helpful.   I have been able to successfully narrow done a topic without even realizing that was what I was doing.  As I move forward on this journey does anyone have any insight or suggestions as to resources that may help with researching this topic?


2 comments:

  1. Emily,
    Great topic to focus on! I see play as being very important as well in the process of children learning. It will be interesting to see the information that you find in regards to play. Parents and the community are still in need of hearing how important play is. Recently a colleague was telling about an article that she was reading about a parent sueing a preschool for her child playing too much in school. It is evident that this lady needs to understand the importance of play.

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  2. Emily,
    Wonderful topic to focus on for your research. I know there is a lot of research out there for you to find. The Zero to Three website (http://www.zerotothree.org/) might be a good place to go for resources. I know that under their behavior and development section there is a section with regards to play. Good luck and I cannot wait to see what you discover through your research.

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