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You will be responsible for exploring your relationship with play. The details can be found below: I have attached Chapter 8 from Stuart Brown's book, Play: How it shapes the brain, opens the imagination, and invigorates the soul. On page 5 he describes how to take your own play history (the whole chapter is very interesting!). The link to the reading is below. The point of this exercise is to have you understand your unique play temperament and how it has manifested into your adulthood. And if you are asking yourself what is the point of understanding your play type, according to Brown this is the first step towards you rediscovering play in your life, along with exposing yourself to play at every opportunity, allowing yourself to be a beginner (even at the expense of looking silly or immature), seeking fun but not shying away from hardship in so doing, being active, being free of fear and discovering your ‘secrete spaces’ or safety zone where you can be yourself, and practicing your play, nourishing it and watching out for play killers. Format of assignment – you can create a written document.Written documents are not to exceed 4 pages double-spaced (1200 words). because it is more of a personal reflection, so be as creative as you can be.You do not need to include references. *Below is the summary of what to include/reflect on. I will be evaluating this post based on your ability to capture the content described below, and how well you have articulated it. Remember, this is a personal reflection, not an academic piece of writing, so there are no need for references. Taking your play history Instructions: For the sake of convenience, here's a quick guide of how to take your own play history (summarized from Brown’s book). Brown suggested taking about 90 minutes for this task’s completion. 1. Think about what made you really excited when you were a child – what activities were you engaged in the most (e.g. books, building/making things, crafts, mental/physical tasks, solitary play or social, etc). 2. As you remember these events, try to remember the feelings and emotions you experienced then. 3. Identify what you can do at present that will lead you to re-creating those playful feelings. Identify activities that are culturally appropriate (we don’t want to do or think of doing anything illegal) and suitable to your play personality. 4. Survey your whole life, paying particular attention to play and sources of joy. Reject judgmental/skeptical thoughts. 5. Try answering some or all the following questions (select a minimum of 4): ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ When have you felt free to do and be what you choose? Is that a part of your life now? If not, why not? What do you feel stands in the way of you sometimes achieving personal freedom? Are you now able to feel that what engages you most fully is almost effortless? If not, can you recall when you were able to experience such times? Describe. Imagine settings that allow that sort of engagement. Search your memory for those times in your life when you have been at your very best. (These are usually authentic play times, and give clues as to where to go for current play experiences.) What have been the impediments to play in your life? How and why did some kinds of play disappear from your repertoire? Have you discovered ways of reinitiating lost play that work for you now in your life? Are you able to imagine and feel that the things you most desire and enjoy are really the things that you ought to have? Why so, or why not? How free are you now as you play with your spouse or your family? Or do you treat them as an extension of a dutiful responsibility? Rubric 1. Questions addressed in Play History: Using the questions posted in part 5 of the assignment description, you will select a minimum of 4 questions to capture your thoughts on. (15pts) 2. Articulation: Was I able to understand how you moved through reflecting on your play history? Were the ideas well organized? Did you clearly articulate your ideas? (5pts) Total points: 20
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The following factors were discussed on the outline:

When one felt free to do and be what they chose


I felt free to do and be what I chose as a child with no responsibilities



The next time was when I was in a group of people with similar motives and
experiences who shared their relatable passions.

If that is a part of their current life now If not, why not


I believe these moments are still a part of my present life because I continue to play
the piano.



I rarely attend social meetings due to the increased complexity of many activities
that require time and focus.

What they feel stands in the way of sometimes achieving personal freedom


The first is my own anxiety and nervousness.



Sometimes I feel like I have no choice but to do what others want or expect of me.

If they are now able to feel that what engages you most fully is almost effortless


Considering my play history, I feel that what I want is almost easy to achieve, and
I can enjoy life again.

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Reflection on Play Temperament with Personal Freedom
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Question#1

Play in adulthood is highly important as it gives individuals a chance to relay their
childhood memories and explore the joyous moments they experienced. Adults can de-stress and
let go of some of the burdens connected with their responsibilities to the community and the
relationships in their lives when they participate in various plays. I felt free to do and be what I
chose when I was a child and had no responsibilities. I loved engaging myself in social plays
where we would imitate the adult roles of the people we aspired to be in future. I could pick out
any job like a nurse or become a teacher and start teaching or treating other people, making it
easy to relate with other children. The game was fascinating, and I used to look forward to it
every day to continue playing it with my friends.
It improved my social skills and ability to relate with other children, establishing solid
friendships. Role-playing my teachers and my older family members encouraged self-identity in
knowing my duties as a member of a group and the community as a whole. I became aware of
the environment and how it affected my behaviours in conducting a particular response. This
type of social play enhanced my confidence in learning new duties, a technique that has boosted
my knowledge base because I can learn a new thing quickly once I believe in myself and put in
sufficient effort.
Question#2
Social play, particularly role-playing, is not a part of my life because I have
responsibilities and lack the time and friends to engage in it. The game requires roles that are
very difficult to adapt as they need imagination and developing fantasies that become a reality
later becoming a character. After assuming many responsibilities, I adapted to the real-world

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environment and behaved per community expectations and requirements. In addition, roleplaying requires social relationships and being involved in a group that accepts that form of play.
It is challenging to find individuals in my age group with the same play type because my current
friends only discuss our financial success and future formal enhancements.
In addition, I rarely visited ordinary social meetings, and most of my childhood friends
relocated to new places, which contributed to the inability to organize a successful occasion
because of the money and travelling distance. Long-term separation from my early social
acquittances, with whom I share my hobbies, resulted in the loss of significant potential for
personal growth and development. Thanks to these programs, I could share my newly acquired
knowledge and expertise with others, develop new skills, and form new relationships. Without
these opportunities, I feel somewhat alone and miss out on the advantages of being a part of a
group, which briefly discourages me from implementing some of my ideas and living a stressful
life entirely.
Question#3
A few obstacles must first be overcome before realizing my goal of achieving
personal freedom. The first is my anxiety and nervousness. When I take part in role-playing or
other playful gatherings that are social about what I want, I can't help but feel like a complete
idiot. They do not have any financial benefits and are of no value when compared to the opinions
of other people or artistic plays created by other people. This is the main thing that holds me
back as a beginner at playing games, and I can't trust myself enough to do it because the games
seem silly and are difficult to enjoy and get involved in. It is the primary reason for not
experiencing much enjoyment and emotional freedom after not engaging with the typical

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meetings for a considerable amount of time and being unable to become involved in a fresh one
simultaneously.
Another factor is other people's viewpoints, as there are times when I get the impression
that I have no choice but to comply with what other people want from me or what they anticipate
I will do. This can be challenging if I do not want to do those things. This is entirely congruent
with the responsibilities that I currently hold as an adult, such as managing resources and
continuing my education, among other things. It is expected of me to have sources of income
sufficient for not only myself but also the people who look up to me, such as my family and
close friends. I also live in a community that requires a person to portray a "mature" life,
particularly to the children who look up to them as their role models.
Question#4

The best option for regaining my play temperament and having the same excitement as I
used to is self-compassion and learning to engage with others. I have been trapped in the past,
regretting my loss, but now I am willing to engage in new relationships and friends. I also think
that playing board ga...


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