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ERIC Number: EJ513996
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0312-5033
Cognitive and Social Play of Australian Preschoolers.
Wyver, Shirley R.; Spence, Susan H.
Australian Journal of Early Childhood, v20 n2 p42-46 Jun 1995
Observed behaviors of 37 female and 23 male Australian preschoolers. Found that only 20% engaged in thematic pretend play (linked to perspective taking, language development, impulse control, divergent problem solving) whereas 24% used cooperative social play (linked to divergent problem solving). Results suggest need for assistance in the development of play skills from properly trained staff. (ET)
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Cognitive Development, Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education, Foreign Countries, Learning Strategies, Play, Preschool Children, Pretend Play, Problem Solving, Teacher Education, Thinking Skills
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Associative Social Play; Australia; Constructive Play