Reflection on the Role of Adults in Play-Based Learning
Reading the thesis on The Application of Play-Based Learning for Science Subjects of Grade 5 Bhutanese Students helped me understand how meaningful learning can happen through play when adults and teachers provide proper support. Before reading this, I mostly viewed play as an activity for enjoyment, but I now realize that play can be a powerful teaching strategy that supports children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and academic growth. One idea that stood out to me was the role of adults in facilitating play-based learning. The reading explained that teachers should not take control of children’s play but rather guide and support it by preparing learning environments, asking questions, and providing opportunities for exploration. This made me reflect on my own teaching practice. During my teaching practicum, I noticed that students became more engaged when activities involved hands-on participation rather than direct instruction. For example, while teaching science ...
