RESTRICTION AND FREEDOM: TO EVALUATE THE LONG-TERM IMPACT OF PLAYTIME ACTIVITY RESTRICTIONS ON STUDENT HEALTH AND LEARNING EFFICIENCY

Kun Liu, Imelda L. An

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This research critically examines the prohibition on primary school kids during playtime and its potentially harmful impact on student development. The theoretical backdrop and literature analysis emphasised the importance of playtime activities in improving kids' physical and mental health, social skills, and cognitive development. According to the study, limiting playtime activities may overlook pupils' basic requirements, affecting their overall development. The paper examines the problem of prohibition through the lenses of pedagogy, psychology, physiological health, and human development and makes recommendations for increasing the diversity of activities and encouraging students to participate in decision-making to improve students' health and learning efficiency.

 

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primary school students, playtime activities, crucial development

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v11i4.5311

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