Literacy Playshop

The Literacy Playshop approach is one that incorporates teacher-created media-based playshops where children create films and collaborate through play. Throughout the past few years pop culture has had an impact on young children's lives. Most children encounter pop culture every day, whether it's seeing Spider-Man on a backpack or wearing a Frozen t-shirt.The Literacy Playshop approach is based on children's expertise on media and teacher's mediation skills. Children are able to produce films on their own terms using materials they know best, for example, the toys they play with at home. During these activities teachers can encourage children to collaborate productively. When teachers recognize children's interests in pop culture, they can use them as literacy resources to inform children's reading and writing. Through play, storying, collaboration, and production, children will be able to make meaning of their literacy playshop. 

Literacy Playshop is a great way for teachers to incorporate pop culture into the classroom. Additionally, it allows students to collaborate and share ideas through play. After reading about teachers who have incorporated the playshop into their classrooms, I know that it is something that can be done. I am interested to see how my playshop goes with the student that I have chosen to work with. Literacy Playshop is an approach that provides evidence that pop culture can be incorporated into the classroom effectively.