Michael M. Patte, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Education at Bloomsburg University. Prior to making the transition to higher education, Michael was an elementary school teacher for ten years. During this time, he realized that play was viewed as frivolous, impractical, and unproductive and pushed to the periphery of the curriculum. He now teaches students to become teachers (PreK through 12th grade).
Description
The most respected play scholars from around the world will present their current research concerning the importance of making room for play in the lives of children.