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ERIC Number: EJ1033809
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 26
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
Children's Active Learning through Unstructured Play in Malaysia
Fatai O., Ismail Abdul; Faqih, Asrul; Bustan, Wafa K.
Childhood Education, v90 n4 p259-264 2014
Play is generally identified as a basic tool for effective learning and development in children. This study explores the ways in which amorphous or unstructured play contributes to children's overall development at the pre-primary level, helping to develop cognitive, social, and motor skills. The findings indicate that through unstructured play, children enhance their cooperative skills, build knowledge through imitation, and gain new insights through trial and error. The study has implications for parents, teachers, and other stakeholders involved in child upbringing in terms of understanding the positive effects of engaging in unstructured play and providing opportunities for such developmental activities, both at home and school.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Preschool Education; Early Childhood Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Malaysia