With the use of play-based learning, students learn while playing. Thus, making the learning process more interesting, causing a positive effect on cognitive development. Plays are combined with traditional classes because the traditional learning process can be monotonous, and play-based learning can improve students' motivation to learn.
Play-based learning is not just about using games to review and reinforce concepts. The play include many problem-solving features, adding elements of competition and opportunity. That is, the student player needs to deal with an unknown result, several paths towards an objective, the construction of a problem context and the collaboration with several players.
BENEFITS OF PLAY BASED LEARNING
- Games attract the participation of individuals across many demographic boundaries (for example, age, sex, ethnicity
and educational status). - They can help children to set goals by providing feedback, reinforcement and records of behavioral changes.
- The games are fun and stimulating for the participants, it is easier to achieve and maintain a person's attention for long time.
- The plays also allow participants to experience news, curiosity and challenge. This can stimulate learning.
- Better learning experience.
- Better learning environment.
- Instant Feedback.
- Promote behavioral changes.
- It can be applied to most learning needs.
