The Second Week Reflection on Play

The time I hear the word play, it come to my mind the word learning through fun. Play is the word that most students look for. The word plays picture a big valley with beautiful trees flowers and water. This is the base for our students to learn and acquire the language. We teachers have to plan, organize and prepare the suitable lesson plan for conducting a game in or out of the classroom. A game should have an aim and a target to be achieved by the end of the lesson.

In the beginning of the week I watched the Google hangout and I found it fruitful regarding games. The guest started the hangout with nice humor and attracts the participants well. They played with the guest, they share ideas, they ask questions and they did a lot of activities. The guest did his best to get the audience engaged in his session. It is an excellent way to attract learners.

Having fun and guiding the students to be creative an curious through games and different plays in and out of the class need a lot of effort by the teacher. A bright theory to be used wisely. Students and teachers should have fun during the learning and teaching process. This week is great because I learn from the participants and the moderators. I got a lot of ideas regarding paly and fun in the classroom. I learn how the mind will be affected directly and will be shaped because of the application of games and plays. The children and students usually beg for games in and out of the class. They would love to keep playing. The prospective will be applied for teachers. Teachers have fun when they play. Most of us like playing to get rid of stress and troubles we face in life.

I also read James E Johnson article and I find it interesting. What I like about the article is the way he mixed the two words play and creativity. He gave me a clear picture describing the two terms. He used very strong and supportive words such as: dilemma of socialization – constructivism epistemology – linchpins – play ecology. Another point I like about this article when he talks or merge play with art, drama, language use, and human action. He also talks more about creativity and the way that creative people feel. He said that personal traits have been structured in relation to creativity. He says “Play in a two edge sword” “While play is life affirming it is not necessarily a positive force for creativity.

I watched several videos for example,, Play is more than fun” when we hear the fun, we feel relaxed and ready to do whatever we are asked to get involved in any activity. Another video I watched that strikes me is by Tim Brown, Tales of Creativity and Play. I love the title because it makes creativity and play as an interesting story to retold by the students. The speaker also mentions great ideas and beneficial thoughts.

Finally I impressed by all the ideas I gain from week two. I do thank everybody who supports the success and creativity that I find in week two.