03/04/2023
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The newest PZ book is here! A Pedagogy of Play: Supporting playful learning in classrooms and school is the culmination of 8 play-filled years of research (download for free, https://pzero.in/pop-book). Here's to Pedagogy of Play researchers & collaborators around the world!
27/01/2023
This Is Your Brain on Exercise: Why Physical Exercise (Not Mental Games) Might Be the Best Way to Keep Your Mind Sharp
In the United States and the UK, we've seen the emergence of a multibillion-dollar brain training industry, premised on the idea that you can improve your memory, attention and powers of reasoning through the right mental exercises.
01/01/2023
I am super proud of each of these students!
09/11/2022
The power of is well established and are trying to harness it:
Early data on 'high-dosage' tutoring shows schools are sometimes finding it tough to deliver even low doses - MindShift
The promise of tutoring is not helping students who struggled because of COVID catch up with their peers. Many students are not showing up for the tutoring sessions.
01/08/2022
Learning through content provides an authentic experience, incorporates other subject goals, and creates better student engagement:
Content-Based Instruction (CBI) - AIM Bright Stars
Content-Based Instruction (CBI), also known as Content-Based Language Teaching (CBLT), is a powerful teaching method shown to be an effective way of learning English as a second language...
21/06/2022
Siam Ocean World Bangkok @ Siam Paragon is a wonderful place for learning, fun, and making memories. Continue the passion for learning and by exploring nature.
14/06/2022
lesson. Students use a human outline to draw how and where they feel . Consider location, color, and intensity. Then students compare and contrast with peers. Finally, use this research based on a 2014 study by Glerean et al on how the class compares to the research: https://greatist.com/connect/emotional-body-maps-infographic
13/06/2022
Mini whiteboards are a simple but effective tool. I have used whiteboard desks and iPads for the same activity. Although these have benefits, the mini whiteboard is a safe way for students to demonstrate their understanding and slowly share with peers without fear of permanence. https://www.smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/50
10/06/2022
If we do this right , drones, and robotics have a place in our schools and taking into a new direction:
Esports and the New Era of Play | James Hodge | TED
As the line between the physical and digital worlds blur, so does the line between real-world and virtual sports. Reframing our understanding of competition,...
06/06/2022
In addition to the benefits of health and , having your child participate in teams can improve their outcome:
Associations between organized sport participation and mental health difficulties: Data from over 11,000 US children and adolescents
The purpose of this study was to explore the association between participation in organized sport and a broad array of mental health difficulties among US children and adolescents. The data (cross-sectional) were from Data Release 3.0 (one-year follow-up visits on the full cohort) of the Adolescent....