Exploring Teacher Educators’ Perspectives of Play-Based Learning: A Mixed Method Approach
| Autor: | Nibal Khalil, Ahmad Aljanazrah, Ghadeer Hamed, Elaine Murtagh |
|---|---|
| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2022 |
| Předmět: | |
| Zdroj: | Education Sciences, Vol 12, Iss 2, p 95 (2022) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 12020095 2227-7102 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/educsci12020095 |
| Popis: | Background: This study examined teacher educators’ perceptions of play-based learning in the context of university-based teacher education programmes in Palestine. Methods: Using a cross-sectional, multi-method design, we explored factors relating to teacher educators’ capability, opportunity and motivation to incorporate play-based learning into their practice. Thirty-six staff from four Palestinian universities completed an online survey and 17 were interviewed. Results: Teacher educators recognise the value of play-based learning and are motivated to apply this pedagogical approach. However, attempts to incorporate play-based learning into their practices is affected by insufficient knowledge and skills to apply play-based learning in practical contexts. Furthermore, social cues, cultural norms and physical challenges currently limit their opportunity to adopt play-based approaches. Conclusion: Our findings highlight that Palestinian teacher educators are motivated to embrace play-based learning as a pedagogical approach and recognise the importance of using play-based learning in educational practices. The findings can inform future professional development programs for teacher educators. |
| Databáze: | Directory of Open Access Journals |
| Externí odkaz: |
|