Can Guided Play Enhance Children’s Learning in Educational Settings?

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There has been a longstanding debate in Early Childhood Education (ECE) concerning the benefits of free play and direct instruction for children’s learning and development. In recent years, there has been a conceptual shift toward a play-based learning approach that acknowledges the combined benefits of play and traditional teaching.

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Child Development’s report discusses how guidance during play can enhance children’s learning and development in educational contexts.