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Posted: Dec 19 2009 at 4:40pm | IP Logged Quote Connections
What does the phrase "playing at learning" mean to you?

Is it a positive or negative statement?

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Posted: Dec 19 2009 at 4:45pm | IP Logged Quote Paula in MN
I can see where negative connotations can come up with the phrase. I think of the younger children many of my friends have, who "play at learning" as they watch their moms teach their siblings.

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Posted: Dec 19 2009 at 6:41pm | IP Logged Quote lapazfarm
I think it is meant to be a negative statement.When someone says you are "playing at" something, it means you are not taking it seriously. Totally different concept than "learning through play" which is a positive statement, IMHO.

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Posted: Dec 19 2009 at 7:41pm | IP Logged Quote Sarah M
Negative.

To me, it means something that looks like learning when in reality meaningful connections are not being made. Something that looks "schoolish" but isn't contributing to real learning. Mostly I think of busywork.
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Negative.

I think of skimming and not really engaging.

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