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August 2000 - May 2005
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This study examined Vygotsky's theoretical notion that play creates the zone of proximal development by investigating the effects of peer interaction within the context of constructive play with blocks. The authors used the Play Observation Scale (Rubin, 1989) to observe 100 four-year-olds in naturalistic settings. Forty-eight children were selecte...
Interviewed university faculty and teachers working with three early-childhood teacher-preparation programs about their experiences regarding roles in teacher preparation. Found that (1) roles in teacher preparation are changing, and changes are difficult but positive; (2) organizational and cultural factors limit meaningful collaboration in certai...
This paper describes how early childhood teachers can support the development of young children's love for learning through play and technology. All children need an opportunity to experience and to explore technology at an early age in order to prepare for life in a modern society and to deepen their problem-solving skills. Technology is a big par...
