What does the way you play have to do with embracing change and how does this impact you as a professional?
As mentioned in an article written by Sami Yenigun (2014) thinking about play as an adult has an entirely different meaning as when we were children. As adults play is focused on maintaining our social well-being. As an adult we rarely take time for ourselves and when we do it may be accompanied with feelings of guilt or anxiety. Taking these in mind we need to realize that play can and is still an important part of life as an adult but they may take a more professional and often subdued manor.
When looking at play as it relates to technology it is important that we are always participating in our continuing education in regards to our teaching practices as well as current technology. As a student myself I often find that simply being exposed to technology in my everyday life I have a great understanding and respect for technology. I understand how it can help and how it can hinder a project or progress. One way to increase professional satisfaction as suggested by Dave Burgess is to include something you are passionate about in your classroom. If you enjoy crafting and art that is something that can be brought into your classroom that will be enjoyable.
According to an article written by Jennifer Wallace (2017) play has evolved from a primitive place. A long time ago play was used to teach children many skills including "building cooperation and sharing among hunter-gather." During this time play was critical for the survival of the human species. Despite the hundreds of years of time that has passed play today at its basic level offers a provides a similar thing to people today. At work "play has been found to speed up learning, enhance productivity and increase job ratification" (Wallace 2017).
Wallace, J. (2017, May 20). Why it's Good for Grown-Ups to go Play. Retrieved June 11, 2019, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/why-its-good-for-grown-ups-to-go-play/2017/05/19/99810292-fd1f-11e6-8ebe-6e0dbe4f2bca_story.html?utm_term=.fce79ad0b416
Yenigun, S. (2014, August 6). Play Doesn't End with Childhood: Why Adults need Recess too. Retrieved June 11, 2019, from https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2014/08/06/336360521/play-doesnt-end-with-childhood-why-adults-need-recess-too
As mentioned in an article written by Sami Yenigun (2014) thinking about play as an adult has an entirely different meaning as when we were children. As adults play is focused on maintaining our social well-being. As an adult we rarely take time for ourselves and when we do it may be accompanied with feelings of guilt or anxiety. Taking these in mind we need to realize that play can and is still an important part of life as an adult but they may take a more professional and often subdued manor.
When looking at play as it relates to technology it is important that we are always participating in our continuing education in regards to our teaching practices as well as current technology. As a student myself I often find that simply being exposed to technology in my everyday life I have a great understanding and respect for technology. I understand how it can help and how it can hinder a project or progress. One way to increase professional satisfaction as suggested by Dave Burgess is to include something you are passionate about in your classroom. If you enjoy crafting and art that is something that can be brought into your classroom that will be enjoyable.
According to an article written by Jennifer Wallace (2017) play has evolved from a primitive place. A long time ago play was used to teach children many skills including "building cooperation and sharing among hunter-gather." During this time play was critical for the survival of the human species. Despite the hundreds of years of time that has passed play today at its basic level offers a provides a similar thing to people today. At work "play has been found to speed up learning, enhance productivity and increase job ratification" (Wallace 2017).
Burgess, D. (2012). Teach like a Pirate: Increase Students Engagement, Boost your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator. San Diego, CA: Dave Burgess Consulting.
Wallace, J. (2017, May 20). Why it's Good for Grown-Ups to go Play. Retrieved June 11, 2019, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/why-its-good-for-grown-ups-to-go-play/2017/05/19/99810292-fd1f-11e6-8ebe-6e0dbe4f2bca_story.html?utm_term=.fce79ad0b416
Yenigun, S. (2014, August 6). Play Doesn't End with Childhood: Why Adults need Recess too. Retrieved June 11, 2019, from https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2014/08/06/336360521/play-doesnt-end-with-childhood-why-adults-need-recess-too
This is actually week 5. It is fine, but look at the question, "How different is your current classroom from the one in which you learned when you were a student?
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