Learning through Play with LEGO Braille Bricks – Online Course

Discover the benefits of using a play-based approach to teaching children braille and life skills using LEGO Braille Bricks Experience the benefits of play to engage children with learning braille Children are engaged in learning from birth tackling problem solving communication collaboration and exploration from their earliest weeks An often-overlooked way that children learn is through play On this course youll discover the principles of learning through play and how to apply these when teaching pre-braille and braille using LEGO Braille Bricks Apply a play-based method to teaching braille skills Youll explore how to foster a breadth of skills in all children recognising the value of playful facilitation in learning You will also discover how the LEGO Braille Bricks concept can be used in inclusive education allowing visually impaired children to interact with classmates in a fun and interactive way Reflect on how to experiment and collaborate with learning Youll be encouraged to share learning ideas with others and collaboratively develop further LEGO Braille Brick activities Get playful tips and tricks from the LEGO Foundations pedagogy experts and come away confidently able to create your own braille activities and lesson plans Apply a play-based method to teaching braille skills – also in an inclusive setting Experiment and reflect on the concept according to own needs and context Practice the principles of Learning-through-Play and playful facilitation Create own braille activities and lesson plans