EDT201-ICT in Teaching and Learning

Looking back honestly at my Teaching Practice (TP) experience, I can see that I was not always playing the right role in children's play. Most of the time, I was acting as a director controlling the play, telling children what to do, and deciding how things should go. I thought I was helping, but in reality, I was taking away their freedom to explore and make choices. Play that is fully controlled by the teacher is no longer really play, it becomes another form of instruction. At other times, I was uninvolved. I would hand out materials and then step back, leaving children to play without any guidance or attention. I thought I was giving them freedom, but I was just being absent. I was not observing, not listening, and not learning anything about what the children were thinking or feeling. This was a missed opportunity. These two extremes, controlling too much or being completely hands-off,  are both problematic. Neither approach truly supports children's learning and develo...

Reflection on Play and Learning Before the session, I thought play was something children did just for fun, a break from real learning. Now I understand that play is a powerful way to learn, not a waste of time. It is meaningful, purposeful, and essential for children's growth. Research shows that through children develop creativity, problem-solving skills, confidence, and the ability to build relationships with others. When children are denied play, the consequences are serious. They may struggle with emotional intelligence, have weaker memories, underdeveloped physical coordination, and lower cognitive ability. This tells us that play is not optional, it is a basic need for healthy development of children. However, I believe we need to ask a question everyone if the value of play is so beneficial then why are so many classrooms still ignoring it? In Bhutan, many teachers and parents continue to prioritize textbooks, grades, and examinations over playful learning. This is not simp...