Play-based learning: Play pedagogies for technology education

Authors/Creators

Pauline Roberts, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Marianne Knaus, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow

Abstract

Technology education is not often seen as a critical element in the early years and yet it can be argued that young children are expertly placed to be engaged with design technology projects and are already using digital technologies. Young children are curious and learn from their everyday surroundings using problem-solving to develop new skills through exploration. Each time a young child encounters something new, they need to think about how this item works, how they can use it, and what they can use it for — these are all elements of technology. To assist in translating these explorations into learning, this chapter will explore the use of play-based pedagogies as an appropriate way to develop technology knowledge and skills. Playful use of technology is not only for young children but also for those who are growing older — even into the adolescent years.

RAS ID

54635

Document Type

Book Chapter

Date of Publication

2023

School

School of Education

Copyright

subscription content

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing

Comments

Roberts, P. & Knaus, M. (2023). Play-based learning: Play pedagogies for technology education. In The Bloomsbury Handbook of Technology Education (pp.274-287). Bloomsbury Publishing. https://doi.org/10.5040/9781350238442.0029

Recommended Citation

Roberts, P., & Knaus, M. (2023). Play-based learning: Play pedagogies for technology education. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5040/9781350238442.0029