PLAY IS LEARNING: A PEDAGOGY FOR BUILDING TEACHER CAPACITY INTEGRATING PLAY IN MATH INSTRUCTION
Author
Randhawa, Amandeep Kaur
Abstract
The purpose of this participatory action research (PAR) project was to support
teachers to integrate play as a primary pedagogy in the math program. The theory of action was: If teachers develop a mathematical program integrating play pedagogy, then teacher capacity will expand to support the implementation of play in math instruction. I conducted the participatory action research (PAR) study with a small group of three teachers who were in a co-practitioner researcher group. We analyzed the current math instructional program, grade level standards, and designed and implemented play-based learning opportunities that supported classroom instruction. I collected and analyzed data from evidence-based observations in math classes and post-observation conversations to understand the extent to which play can be integrated into the standards-based lessons. Two findings were: (1) With intentional planning and reflection, teachers improve their instructional practices while building their capacity to integrate play-based learning in mathematics instruction; and (2) by integrating instructional practices that involve peer engagement, teachers shift their practice from whole-class instruction to facilitating learning activities and observing students' play-based learning. Finally, we are continuing by sharing with all grade levels at our school and with other schools in the district so other teachers can use play-based learning practices in all elementary grade levels. Play based learning shifts the teacher role in the classroom to a facilitator of learning and supports learning opportunities that aid and broaden students' understanding of mathematical concepts.
Date
2023-11-27
Citation:
APA:
Randhawa, Amandeep Kaur.
(November 2023).
PLAY IS LEARNING: A PEDAGOGY FOR BUILDING TEACHER CAPACITY INTEGRATING PLAY IN MATH INSTRUCTION
(Doctoral Dissertation, East Carolina University). Retrieved from the Scholarship.
(http://hdl.handle.net/10342/13247.)
MLA:
Randhawa, Amandeep Kaur.
PLAY IS LEARNING: A PEDAGOGY FOR BUILDING TEACHER CAPACITY INTEGRATING PLAY IN MATH INSTRUCTION.
Doctoral Dissertation. East Carolina University,
November 2023. The Scholarship.
http://hdl.handle.net/10342/13247.
April 28, 2024.
Chicago:
Randhawa, Amandeep Kaur,
“PLAY IS LEARNING: A PEDAGOGY FOR BUILDING TEACHER CAPACITY INTEGRATING PLAY IN MATH INSTRUCTION”
(Doctoral Dissertation., East Carolina University,
November 2023).
AMA:
Randhawa, Amandeep Kaur.
PLAY IS LEARNING: A PEDAGOGY FOR BUILDING TEACHER CAPACITY INTEGRATING PLAY IN MATH INSTRUCTION
[Doctoral Dissertation]. Greenville, NC: East Carolina University;
November 2023.
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East Carolina University