Preschool teachers' practices of play-based learning in English medium schools of Dhaka

Abstract

Play-based learning is a vital aspect of early education. It is considered an enjoyable and fun way of learning at an early age for children. The purpose of this study aims to explore teacher’s practices of play-based learning in pre-schools in English Medium in Dhaka city. Our country is still struggling with the implementation of play-based learning in most of the schools. The findings of this research indicated the perception, implementation and the challenges faced by the teachers in pre-schools. The study and the findings further revealed all the possible ways of making the class interesting using play-based activities to make the learning process fun and enjoyable and the struggles of the teachers encountered during the implementation of play-based learning. It was also found how the teachers need different training and development for initiating play-based learning concepts in pre-school and the long term benefits it will have on the pre-school students.