Playful Pedagogy in Higher Education: Research and Cases from across the Disciplines

Foreword: Play It Forward
References
Introduction
	References
Contents
Chapter 1: An Orientation and Continuum for Playful Pedagogy in Higher Education
	Introduction
	Cognitive Science, Adult Learning Theory, and Play
	Considering the Magic Circle in the Design of Playful Pedagogy in Higher Education
	A Continuum of Playful Pedagogy in Higher Education
	Becoming a Playful Academic
	References
Chapter 2: Play It, Be It: The Importance of the Ludic for Academics
	Introduction
		It Started Here
	Why Play? Creative Politics
	Two Examples
		Example 1: Collages and Making
		Example 2: Found Word Poetry
		Analyze that
	Conclusion
	Coda: Limitations, Recommendations, and Solutions
	References
Chapter 3: Applying the “Mantle of the Expert Approach” to Center Play in Higher Education Preparation of Early Childhood Teachers
	Using a Reflective Learning Cycle and Mantle of the Expert
	Connections Between Play and Critical and Creative Thinking
	The Need for Playful, Responsive, and Flexible Learning Opportunities
	Decentralizing Grades and Centralizing Play
	Practical Applications for Integrating Playful Pedagogies
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 4: Rituals, Protocols, and Planning for Playful Pedagogy in Higher Education
	Planning for Playful Pedagogy at the University Level
		Fun
		Exploration
		Multimodality
		Social Collaboration
	Protocols for Playful Pedagogy at the University Level
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 5: Student Choice and Voice: Playing Through Teacher Preparation
	Introduction
	Course Structure
		Overview
		A Glimpse into Class
		Student Feedback
	Discussion and Limitations
	Conclusions
	References
Chapter 6: “Take a Stand”: Engaging Teacher Education Students in the Physicality of Learning
	Introduction
	Take a Stand
	Utilizing My Background and Preparation as a Teacher and Teacher Educator
	Preparing Students to Take a Stand
	Taking a Stand in Various Content Areas
	When to Take a Stand
	Variations
	Additional Playful Activities that Build upon the Physicality of Learning
		Four Corners
		Carousel Activity
		Tableau
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 7: Playful Pedagogy in Counselor Education
	Integrating Play
	Integrating Humor
	Integrating Gamification
	References
Chapter 8: Playful Pedagogy in Nursing Education in the Time of COVID
	Introduction
	Foundations for Playful Pedagogy in Clinical Nursing Education
	Playful Pedagogy and Game-Based Approaches in the Nursing Education Literature
	An Example of a Game-Based Learning Activity in Nurse Practitioner Education
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 9: Playful Strategies to Engage STEM Students in Qualitative Research Methods
	A Flipped Learning Approach
	Playing with Qualitative Methods
		Observation and Participant Observation: Humor and Dance!
		Interviewing: Awkward Conversations
		Focus Group and Role Play
		Sampling Strategies: Candy
	Conclusion: Qualitative Methods, Twenty-First-Century Skills, and Playful Pedagogy
	References
Chapter 10: Artful Teaching: The Art of Play in Language Education
	Introduction: Course Genesis, Context, and Authors’ Story
	Outline of Course Activities and Projects
		Warm-Up Exercises
		Journaling
		Illustrated Quotes
		Spine Book Poetry
		Photographing Nature
		Museum Project
		A Story in Seven Steps: Rehearsing the Possibilities
		Self-portrait
		“I Am” Poem: Individual to Collective
		Object Monologue
		10-min Play
		Group Microteaching
		Final Interactive Educational Installation
	Our Takeaways and Suggestions for Further Application
	References
		Appendix: Additional Bibliography for Further Reference and Inspiration
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Chapter 11: Figuring It Out in the College Classroom: Using Digital Escape Rooms and Mysteries
	Educational Escape Room Experience: Context and Background
	EERs to Learn Language and Culture
	Teaching Language
	Teaching Culture
		Narrative and Culture
	EERS + Virtual Exchange to Teach Culture
	Controlling Attention by Making Certain Items Salient
	Nudging Students toward Effortful Strategies: Interleaving, Inductive Concept Attainment, and Retrieval Practice
		Interleaving
		Inductive Concept Attainment Strategies Through EERs
		Retrieval Practice
	Harnessing Uncertainty, Surprise, and Novelty
	The Role of Multimedia in EERs
	Caveats and Thoughts for Future Research
	References
Chapter 12: A Pedagogy of Play(s)
	From Front to Back Stage
	Reversals and Rehearsals
	Everybody Hurts: Adopting a Growth Mindset for Teaching
	The Birth of Drama
	Playwriting Principles for Dramatic Course Design
	Curtain Call
	References
Chapter 13: Friends, Readers, Playfellows, Lend Us Your Ears: Drama in the Higher Education Classroom
	Act 1: Introduction
	Act 2: Methodology
	Act 3: The Playful Environment
	Act 4: Participant Engagement with the Subject Matter/Materials
	Act 5: Reflections and Conclusions
	Epilogue
	Epilogue Answers
		Act 1
		Act 2
		Act 3
		Act 4
		Act 5
		Epilogue
	References
Chapter 14: Roll the dice: Play your way into higher education classrooms
	Let’s Play
	Epilogue
	References
Chapter 15: Conclusion: Playing with Human Change
	References