EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT

Lesson 19: The play-way method for ECE

Principles of Play-Way

The play-way method is based on the following principles

1. Learning takes place through doing.
2. Learning takes place in an atmosphere of freedom.
3. Learning should reflect to life situations and not to books.
4. The method should be suited to the needs and interests of the children.
5. The child should be freed from authoritarianism.
6. The children should take the responsibility of learning and progress in studies.
7. Ample opportunities should be provided to children for self-expression.