Playwork Practices and Their Importance in the Development of Play Policy

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 8 Sayı: 2, 209 - 220, 31.07.2024

Ozge Metin Aslan

Öz

This article examines the role of playwork practices and playworkers in enriching children's free play experiences and the importance of play policy development in Europe, particularly in countries such as England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. It highlights the responsibility of playworkers to create environments that allow children to play freely and creatively without adult intervention. It is emphasized that in these countries, the right to play is legally protected and steps are being taken towards the professionalization of playwork as a career. The history and origins of playwork trace back to the adventure playgrounds established in England after World War II. The significance of playwork practices in defending children's right to play and fostering a culture of play in Europe is discussed. It also points out that playworkers respect children's play processes and enhance their creativity and imagination. The situation in Türkiye is illustrated with examples of projects involving a limited number of playworkers, and steps needed to develop a play policy in Türkiye are outlined. It is emphasized that the number of projects reflecting the foundation and philosophy of playwork in Türkiye needs to be increased, and that local and governments should collaborate to develop policies that protect and support children's right to play. The importance of education and awareness programs to promote and spread playwork as a profession is highlighted. In conclusion, the study explains the positive effects of playwork and play policies on children's healthy development, social skills, and overall well-being, and advocates for the widespread implementation of such practices.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Playwork, Playworker, Play Policy

Oyun Kurma Uygulamaları ve Oyun Politikası Oluşturmadaki Önemi

Öz

Bu makale, oyun kurma uygulamalarının (playwork practices) ve oyun kurucuların (playworkers) çocukların serbest oyun deneyimlerini zenginleştirmedeki rolünü ve Avrupa'da, özellikle İngiltere, Kuzey İrlanda, İskoçya gibi ülkelerde oyun politikası oluşturmadaki önemini incelemektedir. Oyun kurucuların, çocukların oyun süreçlerine müdahale etmeden özgürce ve yaratıcı bir şekilde oynamalarını sağlayacak ortamlar yaratma görevi olduğuna dikkat çekilmektedir. Bu ülkelerde oyun hakkının yasal olarak korunduğu ve oyun kuruculuğun meslek olarak profesyonelleşmesi yönünde adımlar atıldığı vurgulanmaktadır. Oyun kuruculuğun tarihçesi ve kökenleri İkinci Dünya Savaşı sonrası İngiltere'de kurulan macera oyun alanlarına dayanmaktadır. Avrupa'daki oyun kurma uygulamalarının, çocukların oyun oynama haklarını savunma ve oyun kültürünü geliştirmedeki önemine değinilmektedir. Ayrıca, oyun kurucuların çocukların oyun süreçlerine saygı duyduğu, yaratıcılık ve hayal güçlerini geliştirdiği belirtilmektedir. Türkiye'deki durum ise sınırlı sayıda oyun kurucunun görev aldığı projelerle örneklendirilmiş ve ülkemizde oyun politikası oluşturmak için atılması gereken adımlar sıralanmıştır. Türkiye'de oyun kurucu temeli ve felsefesini yansıtan projelerin sayısının artırılması gerektiği, yerel yönetimlerin ve hükümetin iş birliği yaparak çocukların oyun haklarını koruyan ve destekleyen politikalar geliştirmesi gerektiği vurgulanmaktadır. Oyun kuruculuğun bir meslek olarak tanıtılması ve yaygınlaştırılması için eğitim ve farkındalık programlarının önemine dikkat çekilmektedir. Sonuç olarak, bu çalışmada oyun kuruculuğun ve oyun politikalarının çocukların sağlıklı gelişimi, sosyal becerileri ve genel esenlikleri üzerindeki olumlu etkileri anlatılmakta ve bu alandaki uygulamaların yaygınlaştırılması gerektiği savunulmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Oyun Kurma, Oyun Kuruculuk, Oyun Politikası

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