Problem-based learning and pedagogies of play: Active approaches towards Self-Directed Learning

Volume editor

Marietjie Havenga

Volume editor

Jako Olivier

Volume editor

Byron J Bunt

Synopsis

The focus of this book is original research regarding the implementation of problem-based learning and pedagogies of play as active approaches to foster self-directed learning.

With the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in mind, educational institutions need to rethink teaching and learning for the future. As such, active engagement can be encouraged, as evident in this book, where problem-based learning drives learning through real-world problems, while pedagogy of play focuses on innovative environments where the action of play and learning are integrated with the aim of developing SDL.

The following are addressed in the chapters: an overview of problem-based learning and pedagogy of play, metaliteracy, playful problem-based learning tasks, computational thinking in game-based tasks and geometry, solving puzzles, applying LEGO^®, using drama as the pedagogy of play and implementing educational robotics. The empirical research findings disseminated in this book aim to inspire academics in the research focus area of self-directed learning with active learning approaches in the school and tertiary classroom that hold affordances to enhance 21st-century skills. Active learning is an umbrella term for pedagogies that mainstream student engagement, such as problem-based learning, cooperative learning, gamification, role-play and drama. This scholarly book highlights various engaging pedagogies.

Chapters

Chapter 1
Problem-based learning: A 21st-century teaching and learning strategy

Aubrey Golightly, Motlhale J Sebatana
Chapter 2
Pedagogy of play: A framework for self-directed learning

Byron J Bunt
Chapter 3
Designing interactive pedagogies of play through metaliteracy

Trudi E Jacobson, Thomas P Mackey
Chapter 4
Joyful learning: Advocating for self-directed learning through authentic, playful problem-based learning

Henry Blignaut, Ewie Erasmus, Charlene du Toit-Brits
Chapter 5
Mathematics education students’ development of computational thinking through game-based tasks

Marietjie Havenga, Tertia Jordaan
Chapter 6
Introduction to computational thinking in geometry through a LOGO problem-based learning experience with high school learners in Morocco

Azeddine Benelrhali, Ibrahim Ouahbi, Amane Oueriagli, Khadija El Kharki, Jako Olivier, Daniel Burgos, Khalid Berrada
Chapter 7
A gamification approach to linear equations through creating and solving puzzles in a collaborative learning environment

Amit Dhakulkar, Jako Olivier, Byron J Bunt
Chapter 8
LEGO-ing in the development of teacher identity

Maryna Reyneke, Elma Marais, Carolina Botha
Chapter 9
Impact of drama-based pedagogy on self-directed learning skills and motivation in Grade 12 English Home Language learners

Chanene Nordgaard, Maryna Reyneke, Louise Olivier
Chapter 10
Educational robotics for playful problem-based learning: Using cultural-historical activity theory as a research lens

Marietjie Havenga, Olukayode S Aboderin

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