Play-based learning in Reception classes sometimes does no more than occupy children’s time. If it does not challenge their thinking, problem-solving, persistence and collaboration, it is ineffective in developing their executive functioning. Such poorly planned play keeps children busy but does not support their development: their hands and bodies are...Read More
What is the difference between training and learning sessions?
Learning is the process of absorbing information and retaining it to increase the skills and abilities an individual needs to achieve set goals. Training is the giving of information and knowledge, through speech, the written word, or other methods, in a manner that instructs the trainee. Training focuses more on...Read More
Does playtime enhance classroom learning?
Play keeps children fit, too. A study by Nicola D Ridgers at Deakin University in Australia found that longer playtimes were associated with higher levels of physical activity. Research by Edward Fisher also found that play can enhance early development by anything from 33% to 67% by increasing adjustment, improving...Read More
What is the difference between training and teaching?
Teaching is more theoretical and abstract, while training is more hands-on and practical. Teaching seeks to impart knowledge and provide information, while training is intended to develop abilities. Teach: to provide knowledge, instruction or information. Train: to develop abilities through practice with instruction or supervision. Teaching can impart the information...Read More
What does Girfec say about play?
Active – having opportunities to take part in activities such as play, recreation and sport, which contribute to healthy growth and development, at home, in school and in the community.
This includes freedom to have such opportunities as part of a rights-based, strengths-based, holistic approach.
Practitioners and organisations should consider...Read More
What does the EYFS say about learning through play?
The evidence base for play-based learning is not strong or consistent, but does indicate a clear relationship between play and early learning outcomes. On average, the studies of play that measure impact found that play-based learning approaches improve learning outcomes by approximately four additional months. Positive outcomes have been identified...Read More
What is the key difference between training and learning?
Learning is the broader process of acquiring knowledge, skills, and competencies, often self-directed and ongoing. Training, a subset of learning, is more structured and aimed at specific outcomes, usually provided by an organization to improve job-related skills and knowledge. Learning is broad, training is narrow. Learning is ongoing, training has...Read More
What are the three phases of a training session?
The central goal of the preparatory period of training is to develop a base level of conditioning in order to increase the athlete’s ability to tolerate more intense training.
Traditionally, the preparatory period is subdivided into general and specific phases.
The general preparatory phase typically occurs during the early part...Read More
How can playtime influence development?
Playtime is a crucial part of your child’s emotional, social, and physical development. Play has the power to: stimulate the imagination and encourage creativity help children learn how to respond appropriately to positive and negative emotions during play interactions with other children teach children to learn to share, take turns,...Read More
What is a pedagogy of play?
What is my understanding of the current Early Level policy and guidance landscape in relation to play pedagogy.
The Early Years Framework sets out a vision for early years services in Scotland to ensure that children get ‘the best start in life’.
Realising the Ambition - this refreshed early years...Read More
How to deal with controlling dogs?
Being in control of your dog is very important, otherwise he will begin to control you. Instinctively, your new dog will think of your family as his natural ‘wolfpack’, and he will challenge each member in an attempt to become the leader. By adopting the role of the ‘pack leader’,...Read More
Does shouting no at a dog work?
It doesn’t help. It doesn’t work. It hurts your dog. And it hurts the bond of trust that you want to have with your dog. All our dogs destroy or ruin something at some point in time. But yelling at your dog isn’t going to make anything better. It’s likely...Read More
How to stop a dog dominating other dogs?
Dogs are social animals who base their relationships on individual experiences. They can learn how another dog is feeling by reading their body language and changing their own behaviour in response. Using methods that aim to control a dog’s behaviour with physical force and shouting are not a good idea....Read More
Do dogs forgive you for yelling at them?
Dogs express apologetic gestures because of the reaction they get from you. When you yell, your dog knows it has done something wrong. They typically act based on your reaction to their actions. As a result, it seems like an apology when they respond to you with body language. One...Read More
How to correct a dog without yelling?
Never yell or use your dog's name as punishment. Yelling at your dog does not work because it will just get him more stressed or it will only increase his energy level and how excited he is about the situation. Instead, your Bark Busters dog trainer can teach you how...Read More