The Power Of Play In Higher Education

Author : Alison James,Chrissi Nerantzi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319957807

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The Power of Play in Higher Education by Alison James,Chrissi Nerantzi Pdf

This book examines the increasing popularity of creativity and play in tertiary learning, and how it can be harnessed to enhance the student experience at university. While play is often misunderstood as something ‘trivial’ and associated with early years education, the editors and contributors argue that play contributes to social and human development and relations at a fundamental level. This volume invalidates the commonly held assumption that play is only for children, drawing together numerous case studies from higher education that demonstrate how researchers, students and managers can benefit from play as a means of liberating thought, overturning obstacles and discovering fresh approaches to persistent challenges. This diverse and wide-ranging edited collection unites play theory and practice to address the gulf in research on this fascinating topic. It will be of interest and value to educators, students and scholars of play and creativity, as well as practitioners and academic leaders looking to incorporate play into the curriculum.

Author : Pauline Rooney,Nicola Whitton
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781443898416

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Game-Based Learning and the Power of Play by Pauline Rooney,Nicola Whitton Pdf

In recent years, there has been growing interest in the use of games to enhance learning across multiple educational levels, and extensive research has shown that games have considerable potential for enhancing learning, motivation and skills development. However, despite a growing acknowledgement of this potential, challenges remain and the use of games in formal education contexts remains far from mainstream. While some studies identify design and development issues as a key barrier – including associated costs – others highlight organisational and infrastructural difficulties involved in implementing games in the classroom. More recently, increasing recognition of these difficulties has led many to explore how gaming elements (rather than fully fledged games) can be used to engage and enhance student learning – a practice now widely referred to as “gamification”. This edited collection of chapters explores the application, potential and challenges of game-based learning and gamification across multiple disciplines and sectors, including psychology, education, business, history, languages and the creative arts. With contributions exploring the use of games across the full educational spectrum – from early childhood education, through to the corporate sector – it provides comprehensive insights into the potential of games and play for facilitating learning and engagement at every life stage.

Author : William G. Tierney,Zoë B. Corwin,Tracy Fullerton,Gisele Ragusa
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781421413075

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Postsecondary Play by William G. Tierney,Zoë B. Corwin,Tracy Fullerton,Gisele Ragusa Pdf

Games and social media can improve college access, attract and support students, and boost rates of completion. The college application process—which entails multiple forms, essays, test scores, and deadlines—can be intimidating. For students without substantial school and family support, the complexity of this process can become a barrier to access. William G. Tierney, Tracy Fullerton, and their teams at the University of Southern California approach this challenge innovatively. Using the tools of online games and social media, they have developed ways to make applying for college much less intimidating. While the vast majority of college students use social media and gaming in their everyday lives, colleges and universities have been slow to recognize and harness the power of either. Postsecondary Play explores the significance of games and social media in higher education, and particularly how they can be used to attract, retain, educate, and socialize students. Tierney, a past president of the American Educational Research Association, has gathered some of the best research on the emerging role of games and social media in the classroom and how these tools can boost student confidence and increase college access. Scholars writing from a wide variety of disciplines—college access, social media, game studies, and learning sciences—provide concrete examples to illustrate the new and complex ways in which students learn in response to social media and games. Tierney and the contributors find that, although games can be powerful tools for encouraging underserved students, quality game design and mastering the concept of play—the ability to develop skills while engaging in the game—are essential in the effective use of serious games in teaching and learning. Summarizing a decade of research in game design and learning, Postsecondary Play will appeal to higher education scholars and students of learning, online gaming, education, and the media.

Author : Jed Dearybury,Julie P. Jones
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781119674399

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The Playful Classroom by Jed Dearybury,Julie P. Jones Pdf

Shows teachers how and why they should bring play into the classroom to make learning meaningful, relevant, and fun. Research studies show that all students—young and old, rich and poor, urban and rural—benefit immensely from classrooms filled with art, creativity, and laughter. Fun, playfulness, creative thinking, and individual expression reinforce positive experiences, which in turn lead to more engaged students, better classroom environments, and successful learning outcomes. Designed for K-12 educators, The Playful Classroom describes how teachers can develop a playful mindset for giving students meaningful, relevant and fun learning experiences. This unique real-world guide provides you with everything you need to incorporate engaging, hands-on lessons and creative activities, regardless of the level and subject you teach. Building on contemporary and seminal works on learning theory and play pedagogy, the authors explain how to inspire your students by bringing play. into your classroom. This clear, user-friendly guide supplies practical strategies and effective solutions for adding the missing ingredients to your classroom culture. Access to the authors’ companion website provides videos, learning experiences, and downloadable teaching and learning resources. Packed with relatable humor, proven methods, and valuable insights, this book enables you to: Provide meaningful experiences that will benefit students both in school and later in life Combine the principles of PLAY with traditional curricula to encourage creative learning Promote trust, collaboration, and growth in students Develop a playful mindset for bringing the arts into every lesson Foster critical thinking in any school community The Playful Classroom: The Power of Play for All Ages is a must-have resource for K-12 educators, higher education professionals, and readers looking for education-based professional development and training resources.

Author : Tracy Bowell,Nicole Pepperell,Anthony Richardson,Maria-Teresa Corino
Publisher : Cardiff University Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781911653509

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Revitalising Higher Education by Tracy Bowell,Nicole Pepperell,Anthony Richardson,Maria-Teresa Corino Pdf

Puna Aurei / LearnFest is an annual teaching and learning symposium hosted by Te Puna Ako - Centre for Tertiary Teaching & Learning at Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato / The University of Waikato in Hamilton, Aotearoa New Zealand. This event, since its inception in 2016, has evolved from a local face-to-face gathering to a global online forum, particularly during the Covid pandemic. The 2022 edition, hosted online in partnership with Cardiff University (UK) as the world emerged from the Covid pandemic, had the theme of ‘Revitalisation’. This acknowledged the broad spectrum of rejuvenation underway in higher education, whether institutionally, within discipline-specific teaching, or regarding individual practice. This volume, the first of its kind from LearnFest, is timely, as it reflects on the profound disruptions caused by the global pandemic across educational landscapes. Although the final outcome of these changes is still unknown, it is clear that the dynamics of teaching and learning have shifted dramatically. The volume is structured thematically, with the first theme ‘Key Challenges’ exploring the shifts and reconstructions of professional identity post-Covid, the challenges of indigenising a largely Western philosophy curriculum, and potential positive shifts from the pandemic's constraints. The theme of ‘Motivation’ scrutinises the dynamics of student and staff engagement, including studies on adult language learning, collaborative experiments, student course evaluations, and the impact of Covid on motivation levels. The third theme of ‘Gamification’ highlights how innovative teaching pedagogies that embed computer and role-playing games within the classroom can enhance learning experiences and outcomes. Next, ‘Confronting Climate Change’ discusses pragmatic and strategic approaches to meaningfully integrating climate change into both curricula (at an institutional level) and classroom learning (for the individual teacher). Finally, the theme of ‘Revitalising English Medium Instruction’ explores the disruptions and adaptations in international education that were driven by the pandemic, and showcases some practical responses to the abrupt online transition and difficulties in language skill development that resulted. Revitalising Higher Education: Insights from Te Puna Aurei LearnFest 2022 showcases the dynamic shifts in teaching and learning taking place in contemporary higher education. The various case studies and reflective discussions will be of value to anyone interested in the revitalisation of higher education teaching and learning post-pandemic.

Author : Wendy A. Garnham,Isobel R. Gowers
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2023-02-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000870947

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Active Learning in Higher Education by Wendy A. Garnham,Isobel R. Gowers Pdf

This insightful new book explores perspectives on active learning as creative discovery, conceptualisations of active learning spaces and transitions from theoretical approaches to active learning practice. It draws on the experiences of academics, learning technologists and clinical practitioners, and invites the reader to think about our conceptualisations of active learning and to move beyond mere demonstrations of its effectiveness. With contributions from academics and NHS practitioners, this publication will make a unique contribution to the literature that increasingly points to the value, impact and reach of active learning pedagogy. It importantly addresses the need for active learning, highlighting some of the many theoretical issues that active learning raises through three broad lenses: The idea of active learning as creative play The use of theoretical models in designing active learning The transition from active learning theory to practice Aimed at anyone with an interest in active learning as a pedagogical approach, Active Learning in Higher Education provides a starting point for further discussion and development of pedagogical theory, becoming an essential read for educators, school leaders as well as researchers in the field of education.

Author : Laura Baecher
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031549564

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Playful Pedagogy in Higher Education by Laura Baecher Pdf

Author : Kathy Hirsh-Pasek,Roberta Michnick Golinkoff,Laura E. Berk,Dorothy Singer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780195382716

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A Mandate for Playful Learning in Preschool by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek,Roberta Michnick Golinkoff,Laura E. Berk,Dorothy Singer Pdf

What happened to playful learning in preschool? -- The evidence for playful learning in preschool -- Epilogue.

Author : Marcia L. Nell,Walter F. Drew,Deborah E. Bush
Publisher : National Association of Education of Young Children
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Education
ISBN : 1928896936

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From Play to Practice by Marcia L. Nell,Walter F. Drew,Deborah E. Bush Pdf

Describes play workshop experiences that give educators a deeper understanding of play-based learning and illustrate the power of play.

Author : Matthew Barr
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030277864

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Graduate Skills and Game-Based Learning by Matthew Barr Pdf

This book explores the efficacy of game-based learning to develop university students’ skills and competencies. While writing on game-based learning has previously emphasised the use of games developed specifically for educational purposes, this book fills an important gap in the literature by focusing on commercial games such as World of Warcraft and Minecraft. Underpinned by robust empirical evidence, the author demonstrates that the current negative perception of video games is ill-informed, and in fact these games can be important tools to develop graduate skills related to employability. Speaking to very current concerns about the employability of higher education graduates and the skills that university is intended to develop, this book also explores the attitudes to game-based learning as expressed by instructors, students and game developers.

Author : Jed Dearybury,Julie P. Jones
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781119674481

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The Playful Classroom by Jed Dearybury,Julie P. Jones Pdf

Shows teachers how and why they should bring play into the classroom to make learning meaningful, relevant, and fun. Research studies show that all students—young and old, rich and poor, urban and rural—benefit immensely from classrooms filled with art, creativity, and laughter. Fun, playfulness, creative thinking, and individual expression reinforce positive experiences, which in turn lead to more engaged students, better classroom environments, and successful learning outcomes. Designed for K-12 educators, The Playful Classroom describes how teachers can develop a playful mindset for giving students meaningful, relevant and fun learning experiences. This unique real-world guide provides you with everything you need to incorporate engaging, hands-on lessons and creative activities, regardless of the level and subject you teach. Building on contemporary and seminal works on learning theory and play pedagogy, the authors explain how to inspire your students by bringing play. into your classroom. This clear, user-friendly guide supplies practical strategies and effective solutions for adding the missing ingredients to your classroom culture. Access to the authors’ companion website provides videos, learning experiences, and downloadable teaching and learning resources. Packed with relatable humor, proven methods, and valuable insights, this book enables you to: Provide meaningful experiences that will benefit students both in school and later in life Combine the principles of PLAY with traditional curricula to encourage creative learning Promote trust, collaboration, and growth in students Develop a playful mindset for bringing the arts into every lesson Foster critical thinking in any school community The Playful Classroom: The Power of Play for All Ages is a must-have resource for K-12 educators, higher education professionals, and readers looking for education-based professional development and training resources.

Author : Marie L. Masterson,Holly Bohart
Publisher : Powerful Playful Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Education
ISBN : 193811339X

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Serious Fun by Marie L. Masterson,Holly Bohart Pdf

A practical book for teachers consisting of 10 YC and TYC articles on the importance of integrating rich content-based, teacher-guided instruction with meaningful child-centered play to nurture children's emerging capabilities and skills.

Author : Ruffin, Ingrid,Powell, Charissa
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781799835219

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The Emotional Self at Work in Higher Education by Ruffin, Ingrid,Powell, Charissa Pdf

The many and varied challenges facing higher education include a culture of publish or perish, increased course loads without more pay or benefits, increased pressure on institutions to compete for students, budget cuts, a political atmosphere targeting higher education, and continued systemic inequities. Those who work in higher ed are under more stress today than ever before. It has never been more important to understand and address the emotional self at work in higher education. The Emotional Self at Work in Higher Education is an essential research publication that generates conversations around the practical implementation of healthy emotional workspace practices in the sphere of higher education and investigates tools, frameworks, and case studies that can create a sustainable and healthy work environment. It moves beyond addressing emotional intelligence to addressing the awakening of a greater sense of the emotional self. Featuring a wide range of topics such as distance education, mindfulness, and artificial intelligence, this book is ideal for educators, researchers, academicians, administrators, and students.

Author : Søren S. E. Bengtsen,Sarah Robinson,Wesley Shumar
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030696283

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The University Becoming by Søren S. E. Bengtsen,Sarah Robinson,Wesley Shumar Pdf

This volume wholeheartedly engages with the current climate in higher education and provides not only a thorough analysis of the foundational elements constituting higher education but also a critical discussion of possible connections to societal and cultural domains and policy debates. Today, higher education institutions and programs are beset with multiple, and often conflicting, pressures and demands. Higher education is regarded by societies in general, and at the political level in particular, as a pathway to securing continued economic growth and ensuring cultural growth in surrounding societal contexts. Future academics are expected to become experts within their disciplines and at the same time to acquire and develop generic competences and transferable skills directly translatable into job market and professional contexts. These conflicting and fragmented policy approaches to higher education leaves academic leaders, teacher, researchers, and students with an incoherent curriculum and a confused and eroded academic identity and societal outlook. Much literature within higher education research that engages with similar topics are dominated by a backwards-looking and heavy critique of current political and educational conditions for the university and higher education. This volume suggests a new tack that is defined by openness and optimism towards possibilities for a transformative higher education curriculum – that at the same time stays firmly rooted within the foundational academic soil. By drawing on, and contributing to, the emerging research field the philosophy and theory of higher education, the book combines critique with a constructive and future-oriented approach and outlook on higher education. Further, it combines and links philosophical discussions on the idea of the future university with societal responsibility and a curricular and formational awareness.

Author : Helen Pokorny,Digby Warren
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781529760484

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Enhancing Teaching Practice in Higher Education by Helen Pokorny,Digby Warren Pdf

This book integrates a wide body of theory and pedagogical research to enrich and empower teaching in universities, with a focus on transformational practice and education for social justice. In this fully updated second edition, you will be provided with ideas and practical strategies drawn from literature and real-life experience across a range of academic disciplines. This second edition includes: · Two new chapters on: inspiring learning through technologies, and holistic and creative pedagogies · Approaches to decolonising the curriculum and working with student diversity and partnership · Innovations in learning environments including responses to the pandemic, university writing and developing learning through, and for, work · A new feature: case studies in every chapter to illustrate theoretical ideas across disciplines