Teacher Tom speaks about how children’s play brings the habits and principles of democracy into ‘early years’ classrooms. He’ll start by discussing the purpose of education in democratic societies and how and why we have managed to veer so far from the original intent, which is to educate citizens capable of contributing to the grand experiment of self-governance. In this full-throated support for play-based education, he details through his illustrative classroom stories and examples exactly how his curriculum works. Participants will learn the benefits of introducing these playful principles to their own students, the hallmarks of what makes a good citizen both in a classroom as well as a democracy, the traits and habits required for self-governance, and practical tips on how to implement these ideas in their own classrooms. It is an inspiring, often touching, often hilarious, and always eye-opening and empowering presentation.
November 3, 2022
10:45 AM
Eastlink Centre- Tradeshow Floor
46 Kensington Rd, Charlottetown, PE C1A 5H7