Pedagogy of Play Summer Camp
Playful learning in higher education can deepen engagement, foster creativity, and support well-being—all without sacrificing academic rigor. When students interact with curricula through play, they become more motivated, curious, and willing to take intellectual risks. During this three-day "summer camp" participants will apply play-based approaches to their teaching, and design a playful assessment for their course(s).
Lunches will be provided. The deadline for registration is June 1st, at 5pm. There is a cap of 20, and admittance will be first come first serve.
As a result of attending summer camp, participants will:
- adopt or strengthen a ludic/play-based mindset;
- practice designing playful activities and assessments; and
- identify places in their courses where they might enhance learning with play.
Eligible Participants are:
- an instructor at UK who is scheduled to teach during the 2025-2026 academic year;
- a full-time faculty member, a part-time instructor, or a graduate teaching assistant
- able and willing to participate in all three days; and
- eager to introduce playfulness in their teaching and their students' learning.
Schedule:
Monday (June 16), Tuesday (June 17), and Wednesday (June 18), 9:30-3:30 in 502 King Library.
Facilitators: