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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"Guided play"”.
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Understanding the Role of Kindergarten Teachers in Developing Self- Regulated Learning Through Guided Play for children aged Three to Five years old: A Mixed-Methods Study in Saudi Arabia
… self-regulated learning (SRL) skills through guided play for children in Saudi Arabia. The education system largely relies on self-learning and play at the kindergarten stage. SRL is an essential skill that helps children take responsibility for their learning. While kindergarten teachers play …
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Self-regulation and language skills of 4- to 5-year-old children with English as an additional language before and after a guided play intervention as measured by teacher reports and cognitive batteries
There has been increasing interest in pretend play and children’s cognitive development. This study examines the efficacy of a guided pretend play intervention on the self-regulation, language, and pre-literacy skills of 4- to 5-year-olds. The sample consisted of 151 children who were randomized …
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Exploring the perceptions of teachers and parents on the use of play-based pedagogy in early childhood education. A case study of preschools in Kenya.
Despite the increased global focus on play and play-based learning in recent years, its acceptance in preschool classrooms remains rather controversial among educational stakeholders in different regions. Since parents and teachers are essential in determining the experiences of children in …
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How does playful active learning motivate students to write and affect performance in writing?
… methods that incorporate active learning and guided play into the curriculum. Over the course of a three- week period, a classroom of fourth graders was examined to determine if they could be motivated to write. Surveys, a focus group, in class lessons, and a writing journal were used within …
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Teachers’ perspectives regarding play-based approaches to teaching in Pre-primary classrooms: A case study in the Khomas region
The play-based approach is widely recognised as a developmentally appropriate practice for instructing young children during their formative years. The absence of a universally agreed-upon operational definition for play-based learning has significantly impacted its implementation within the realm …
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The Role of Executive Function, Metacognition, and Support Type in Children's Ability to Solve Physics Tasks
Some research has suggested that guided play (GP) is a better support type for children to learn, but other research has suggested direct instruction (DI) is better for teaching children physics. These research fields formed the basis of this study, in addition to also considering the role of …
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From font-of-knowledge to facilitator: Exploring a model of professional change with South African early educators
… a responsive role, including in child-managed play. This is a challenge, which resonates across cultures. The ambition of this study was to develop a diagnostic tool and model to capture early educators’ change journeys as they grappled with adopting play-based practices. This tool should be …