Module 5: Towards a Pedagogy of Free Time
Unit 1 – Free time: what is it and why is it important?
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Topic 1 The importance of play for children
Topic 2 Child-driven and adult-driven activities
Topic 3 Benefits of daydreaming
Workshop 1: Free time: what is it and why is it important?
Unit 2 – Children’s Quality of Life
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1 Quiz
Topic 1 Characteristics of today’s modern society
Topic 2 Cultural differences across the globe
Introductory activity 2.3
Topic 3 The role of educators
Workshop 2: Obstacles that prevent the realization of the right to free time and play
Unit 3 – How to make the most of free time through various forms of play
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1 Quiz
Topic 1 Physical play
Topic 2 Play with objects
Topic 3 Symbolic play
Topic 4 Pretend play
Topic 5 Games with rules
Topic 6 Mature play
Workshop 3: How to make the most of free time through various forms of play
Unit 4 – It takes a village…: involving the community to improve free time and play in today’s busy world
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Topic 1 The importance of a community
Topic 2 Bronfenbrenner’s hierarchy
Workshop 4: It takes a village…: involving the community to improve free time and play in today’s busy world
Module 5 Quiz
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Topic 1 The importance of play for children
Module 5: Towards a Pedagogy of Free Time
Unit 1 – Free time: what is it and why is it important?
Topic 1 The importance of play for children
How do children occupy their free time?
Play allows children to grow healthily… But what are the main benefits that derive from it?
Better integration into the peer group
Development of stronger social and emotional ties, within the family and friends context
Better non-verbal communication
Play allows children to grow healthily… But what are the main benefits that derive from it?
Development of soft-skills such as negotiation, conflict resolution, and leadership, useful for the adult life
Better performances at school: faster learning, enhanced problem-solving skills, and better behaviour
“Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength”
(Ginsburg, 2007, p. 183)
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