NICE_Lab is pleased to present another NICE_Talks session, which will take place on May 30 at 2:30 p.m. in person at the Lisbon Campus, with the possibility of participating online.
This session will be dedicated to the area of Mind, Brain and Education.
Professor Rita Cordovil will present a paper entitled "The Risk of Not Taking a Risk: Time, Space and Freedom to Play"
Line of research: Mind, Brain and Education
Theme: The Risk of Not Taking a Risk: Time, Space and Freedom to Play
Modern lifestyles, characterized by sedentary lifestyles, overprotection and excessive exposure to digital technologies, have restricted children's access to experiences that are fundamental to their development. Many of them are deprived of experiences that were natural for past generations, especially outdoors, where they explored the world in movement, tested their abilities and learned to deal with challenges, thus developing their security and autonomy. This presentation will discuss the transformations in the family, school and social contexts that have reduced the time, space and freedom for play. It will explore good practices and possible ways to promote a more balanced environment, ensuring that children have real opportunities to explore, experiment and grow in a healthy way.
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Rita Cordovil (Associate Professor with aggregation at the Faculty of Human Motricity, University of Lisbon)
Rita Cordovil (PhD) is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Human Motricity, University of Lisbon (FMH, UL). She teaches Development, Motor Control and Learning and is part of the Motor Behavior Laboratory and the CIPER research center (Biolad group) at the FMH. She has been involved in research and action projects related to outdoor play, participation and the design of play spaces. She conducts research and publishes in the areas of motor development, motor competence, perception and action, independence of mobility, risk and child safety.
NICE_Talks are a space dedicated to our members, doctoral and master's students that promotes the sharing of ideas and knowledge. These meetings bring together guests specialized in various areas of research aligned with the interests of the laboratory, promoting enriching discussions and new opportunities for collaboration.
