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ERIC Number: EJ723793
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 23
Abstractor: Author
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1522-8185
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Computers for Cognitive Development in Early Childhood--The Teacher's Role in the Computer Learning Environment
Nir-Gal, Ofra; Klein, Pnina S.
Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, v2004 n1 p97-119 2004
This study was designed to examine the effect of different kinds of adult mediation on the cognitive performance of young children who used computers. The study sample included 150 kindergarten children aged 5-6. The findings indicate that children who engaged in adult-mediated computer activity improved the level of their cognitive performance on measures of abstract thinking, planning ability, vocabulary, and visual-motor coordination, as well as on measures of response style including reflectivity. Their performance on these measures was better than that of children engaged in computer activities without adult mediation or with very little mediation (accompaniment). Based on the findings, it may be concluded that integrating teacher mediation within computer learning environments for young children facilitates informed use of computer technologies in their learning system, and enhances thinking processes and work habits.
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, 500 E. Main St. Suite 902, P.O. Box 3728, Norfolk, VA 23510. Tel: 757-574-3227.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Kindergarten
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Language: English
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