Bring Play Back to the Classroom
Instructor: Laurie Guyon
Rediscover the joy of teaching through play with a fresh approach that energizes both educators and students. Explore hands-on, often offline activities designed to spark communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. Learn how to harness the power of AI to generate ideas and resources that support playful learning across all subjects. Leave equipped with transformational strategies that boost engagement and keep students motivated to learn.
Course information
For teachers
Duration: 12 hours
4 sessions
Live peer-to-peer learning
The methodology
Teachers will learn in small groups of 2-5 colleagues, meeting once a week for 4 weeks. Sessions are 1.5 hours and can be in-person or online.
Course syllabus
Session 1: Playing Foundations: Setting the Stage for Joyful Learning
- • Explore research-based benefits of play
- • Design engaging and innovative classroom environments
- • Facilitate playful learning experiences for any subject and grade level
Session 2: Connecting through Play: Activities for Collaborative Learning
- • Discover digital playful activities
- • Enhance communication and foster collaborative learning
- • Promote inclusive learning environments for all students
Session 3: Embrace the Spark: Create Dynamic Learning Opportunities
- • Unleash critical thinking and creativity through simple games
- • Use playful activities to create fun learning experiences
- • Engage students dynamically
Session 4: Playful Integration: Keeping the Focus on Your Learning Objectives
The methodology
Teachers will learn in small groups of 2-5 colleagues, meeting once a week for 4 weeks. Sessions are 1.5 hours and can be in-person or online.
For teachers
Duration: 12 hours
4 sessions
Live peer-to-peer learning