Developing Democracy through Children's Play

EDUC 734.24

Play is already a valuable tool for child development and focusing on the social and democratic aspects of play also promotes healthy, long-term mental health. Join us to exchange your observations and reflect on stories of childhood and play.

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Winter
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What you can learn.

  • Learn about the link between democracy, citizenship and progressive education philosophy
  • Understand how play is essential in developing social-emotional skills and tools of democracy and citizenship
  • Discover ways to link play and democratic principles in one's context
  • Engage in personal reflection to deepen understanding of the importance of play in childhood

About this course:

Promoting and amplifying play - as explored by progressive educator and instructor, Melinda Tsapatsaris - can protect and teach democracy. In this 60-minute webinar, Melinda will share practices in play to use as a potent way to promote, and live out, democratic principles with young children. You will be invited to exchange your observations and reflect on stories of childhood and play. Participants might never look at play and democracy in isolation again!

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Thursday 6:00PM - 7:00PM PT
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Location: UCLA X Open
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Thu Jan 9, 2025
6:00PM PT - 7:00PM PT
UCLA X Open

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