Tina Bruce - play theory
Tina Bruce
Tina Bruce is known as a ‘Social learning theorist’ whose work has been greatly influenced by theorist Fredich Froebel. Bruce originally trained and worked as a teacher at the Froebel Institute and then went on to become Head of the Froebel nursery school. Throughout her time Bruce has become an acclaimed figure within childhood education writing many well known articles and was subsequently awarded a CBE for her services to early childhood education in 2009. (4)
Tina Bruce bases her theory around the importance of a holistic teaching approach centred on play, experiences and creativity (4). Bruce identified 10 core principles of early education.
Central to the theory is the belief that play is vital within a child’s learning, and places much emphasis on free-flow play. In 1997 she stated ‘When play is at its most fruitful, it is in ‘free-flow’. (1)
Free-flow play allows the child to have control over their own play by exploring their different ideas and feelings, using their imagination, making choices and making mistakes.
Tina Bruce (1991) identified 12 features, deemed important in order for quality free-flow play to arise. During play, if 7 or more of these features are present then effective learning will be seen. (3)
Children are perceived to be biologically born to play and genetically set to develop, however children need other people to initiate these biological processes. (2) An adult can initiate free flow play but there involvement must be limited-allowing the child to have the control.
Tina Bruce’s work has been much influenced by revolutionary theorists such as Froebel and Montessori showing ……
One of Bruce’s 10 principles is the holistic nature of development which is supported in The Curriculum for Excellence today showing supports an holistic approach to teaching t Bruce illustrates well the concept and advantages of free-flow play- a concept that is being encouraged within the early year’s sector, she is
Tina Bruce is known as a ‘Social learning theorist’ whose work has been greatly influenced by theorist Fredich Froebel. Bruce originally trained and worked as a teacher at the Froebel Institute and then went on to become Head of the Froebel nursery school. Throughout her time Bruce has become an acclaimed figure within childhood education writing many well known articles and was subsequently awarded a CBE for her services to early childhood education in 2009. (4)
Tina Bruce bases her theory around the importance of a holistic teaching approach centred on play, experiences and creativity (4). Bruce identified 10 core principles of early education.
Central to the theory is the belief that play is vital within a child’s learning, and places much emphasis on free-flow play. In 1997 she stated ‘When play is at its most fruitful, it is in ‘free-flow’. (1)
Free-flow play allows the child to have control over their own play by exploring their different ideas and feelings, using their imagination, making choices and making mistakes.
Tina Bruce (1991) identified 12 features, deemed important in order for quality free-flow play to arise. During play, if 7 or more of these features are present then effective learning will be seen. (3)
Children are perceived to be biologically born to play and genetically set to develop, however children need other people to initiate these biological processes. (2) An adult can initiate free flow play but there involvement must be limited-allowing the child to have the control.
Tina Bruce’s work has been much influenced by revolutionary theorists such as Froebel and Montessori showing ……
One of Bruce’s 10 principles is the holistic nature of development which is supported in The Curriculum for Excellence today showing supports an holistic approach to teaching t Bruce illustrates well the concept and advantages of free-flow play- a concept that is being encouraged within the early year’s sector, she is