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Why Play Works: Big Changes Start Small

Class Details

  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 9/26/2022 - 10/30/2022
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 0 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 1/22/2024 - 2/19/2024
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 6 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 8/22/2022 - 9/18/2022
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 5 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 5/22/2023 - 6/18/2023
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 0 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 1/23/2023 - 2/19/2023
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 6 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 2/27/2023 - 3/26/2023
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 6 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 6/19/2023 - 7/16/2023
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 4 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 9/25/2023 - 10/22/2023
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 5 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 6/24/2024 - 7/21/2024
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 2 of 30

About the Course

Teachers will actively participate in online learning to further develop their understanding of play in and out of the classroom grades K-8. Specific applications will be made to practice, as teachers will read the required text, Why Play Works, discuss reading assignments, and use their classroom as their “lab.” Teachers will apply new play strategies/opportunities into their classrooms and discuss their findings through online discussions and create slides each week for an end of unit slideshow. Upon completion, educators will have a slideshow that they can pull up in their classrooms and have instant access to a variety of indoor and outdoor games at their fingertips.

Required Text:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  •  Identify and understand how to deepen learning through inquiry and play.  
  • Use and create and modify a variety of games to encourage  play opportunities with their students both physical and academic games.
  • Identify state standards in relation to subject and how play is a necessity to increase student achievement.
  • Identifying and understanding how to play through centers is imperative to academics, social skills, and behavior issues. 
  • Identifying and understanding how to play through centers is imperative to academics, social skills, and behavior issues. 
  • Grade(s): Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Elementary K-5
  • Subject(s): Professional Development
  • Teacher Quality Standard(s): QS 1.C QS 2.A QS 2.B QS 2.C QS 2.D QS 3.A QS 3.B QS 3.C QS 3.D QS 3.E QS 3.F

Reviews

Grace Battista
We didn't cover using play in centers or throughout the academic day much at all. The main focus is reading the text and then picking games from the text to try. the games aren't academic in nature, and the book gives no accademic adjustments, that was all left to your teacher imagination. It's an interesting book about the non-profit Playworks. All in all, interesting class and a fun subject matter but I don't anticipate using the games much day to day.
Sergio Panelo
I appreciate the flexibility of due dates. This allowed me to move at my own pace, dive into some topics a little more and work around my work/life schedule
Lori Dalton
I loved this class! It was a great way to think about the importance of play in school!

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