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All Rigor and No Play is No Way to Improve Learning

May 1, 2015 | Public Programs, Informal/Formal Connections
The Common Core's higher academic standards are forcing schools into a false dichotomy of reducing playtime in favor of more time to learn math and literacy. But play can deepen learning even in core content areas.

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  • Karen Wohlwend
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    University of Indiana Bloomington
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    University of Indiana Bloomington
  • Citation

    Publication Name: Phi Delta Kappan
    Volume: 96
    Number: 8
    Page Number: 22-26
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: Education and learning science | Engineering | General STEM | Technology
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Pre-K Children (0-5) | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Making and Tinkering Programs | Informal/Formal Connections | K-12 Programs | Pre-K/Early Childhood Programs

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