According to the video, Hannah Simmons, an educational specialist, discusses the power of learning through play for all ages.
The speaker starts the video with a poll to get a sense of the age groups the audience is familiar with. Then she asks the audience what does play look like to them. Play is described as messy, chaotic, disorganized, dynamic, sociable, joyful, creative, and involving self-expression.
The speaker talks about the building blocks of learning through play. These are: meaningful, engaging, socially interactive, iterative, and joyful. She provides examples of how these building blocks can be applied in classrooms. For example, teachers can create games to make learning more engaging and iterative. Play-based learning can also help students develop their English language skills by making the content meaningful and allowing them to practice communication in a safe environment.
The speaker also addresses some challenges of play-based learning. For instance, it can be difficult to focus on specific English language skills like abstract nouns. Overall, the speaker argues that play-based learning is a powerful tool that can be used to engage learners of all ages and help them achieve their learning goals.
