The Importance of Playfulness in Teaching

I think sometimes we get very hung up on whether something is that whether it's adult led or child led when actually both could be very effective. If you've taught something really well in an adult directed way and you've really thrown yourself into it then children will continue it in a playful way. The quote that I use quite a lot when I'm running courses and things is mathematics could be like roller skating but usually it's like being told to stop roller skating and come in and tidy your room, he says after that this is not a superficial matter.