EVENTS
PLAY, GAME AND EDUCATION: TRAINING HIGHER EDUCATION FACULTY IN PLAY-BASED PEDAGOGY
Details
| Type | Symposium |
|---|---|
| Intended for | General public / Enrolled students / Applying students / International students / Alumni / High school students / University students / Academic and Administrative Staff |
| Date(s) | May 25, 2026 10:25 — May 26, 2026 17:00 |
| Location | Komaba Area Campus |
| Venue | Komaba1Campus KIBER314 |
| Capacity | 30 people |
| Entrance Fee | No charge |
| Registration Method | Advance registration required
Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYKJ3Bthq6xLr3bJhRFQpAtqsTv8qlvZjBJzFRxUIelRuwqA/viewform |
| Registration Period | March 23, 2026 — May 12, 2026 |
| Contact | gfd-tokyo@adm.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
GFD SPOTLIGHT SERIES: PLAY, GAME AND EDUCATION: TRAINING HIGHER EDUCATION FACULTY IN PLAY-BASED PEDAGOGY
Date/Time: MAY 25 (MON) 10:25-16:25 (JST) & MAY 26 (TUE) 10:15-17:00 (JST), 2026
Seminar Format: Komaba I Campus (In person)
Speaker: Haydee Silva / Sebastien Dubriel / David Sauvignon
Language: English（英語）
Abstract
This two-day international conference will explore the multifaceted role of play in education. Bringing together researchers, educators and practitioners, the event will examine the theoretical foundations of play, its pedagogical applications and innovative methodologies. The event aims to promote interdisciplinary discussion about how play, whether through games, serious play or ludic approaches, can improve learning, creativity and critical thinking in different educational settings.
