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Bringing playful learning to South Korea: An alternative pedagogical approach to promote children's learning and success

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  • Lee, Ji Young
  • Lee, Hyun Ji
  • Masters, Allyson S.
  • Fletcher, Katelyn K.
  • Suh, Daniel D.
  • Golinkoff, Roberta M.
  • Hirsh-Pasek, Kathy

Abstract

Korean society values skills such as creativity and confidence, but the current education system fails to support children in developing these skills. We present a model of Playful Learning that leverages "how" children learn to support not just content but other skills needed for 21st century success. We contextualize the innovative model of "what" and "how" of learning within longstanding Korean value systems and discuss the successful adaptation of Playful Learning. By addressing pervasive misunderstandings about play, providing safe spaces for play, and allocating time for play, Korea can emerge as a leading paragon of the International Playful Learning Movement.

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  • Lee, Ji Young & Lee, Hyun Ji & Masters, Allyson S. & Fletcher, Katelyn K. & Suh, Daniel D. & Golinkoff, Roberta M. & Hirsh-Pasek, Kathy, 2023. "Bringing playful learning to South Korea: An alternative pedagogical approach to promote children's learning and success," International Journal of Educational Development, Elsevier, vol. 97(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:injoed:v:97:y:2023:i:c:s0738059322001602
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2022.102710
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