Is Play Important? Guatemalan Kindergartners' Classroom Experiences and Their Parents' and Teachers' Perceptions of Learning Through Play

作者: Margaret H. Cooney

DOI: 10.1080/02568540409595040

关键词: CurriculumPedagogyProfessional developmentPerceptionSocioeconomic statusObservational studyLearning through playTeaching methodCurriculum developmentPsychologyEducationDevelopmental and Educational Psychology

摘要: Abstract Five-year-old children in two socioeconomic school settings were observed Guatemala City. Their parents and teachers surveyed about perceptions of learning through play. The difference between the actual classroom experience for Guatemalan kindergartners what should be their experience, according to teachers, is presented thematically this article. three themes are pedagogy environment, benefits play, image childhood. conclusion discusses reasons differences survey observational data settings, as well rich opportunities professional development leading curriculum change.

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