Date Approved
8-2023
Graduate Degree Type
Project
Degree Name
Education-Instruction and Curriculum: Early Childhood Education (M.Ed.)
Degree Program
College of Education
First Advisor
Sherrie Klee
Academic Year
2022/2023
Abstract
Research has shown that children in early childhood education classrooms, including those at Ottawa Area Center, are having less time to engage with meaningful play-based learning opportunities. This project explores the factors hindering the implementation of play-based learning as well as thought on how to improve the implementation of play-based learning. To effectively address the factors hindering the implementation of play-based learning, administration and teachers must have the adequate knowledge on play-based learning. Two professional development sessions will be used to address the most common factors that hinder implementation. Additionally, it combines elements of evaluation that will be helpful in determining whether the professional development was helpful to administration and teachers of early childhood education students.
ScholarWorks Citation
Beuilby, Jessica A., "Lack of Engagement of Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education" (2023). Culminating Experience Projects. 361.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/gradprojects/361
