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ERIC Number: EJ395620
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Play in the Classroom: A Descriptive Study of Preschool Teachers' Beliefs.
Spidell, R. Anne
Early Child Development and Care, v41 p153-72 Dec 1988
Uses a Weberian sociological approach to examine teachers' beliefs and discussions about play. Teachers held differing beliefs and their actions were related to their belief systems. Reasons for intervention fell into three Weberian constructs: cultural, social-political, and economic influences. (Author/BB)
Descriptors: Beliefs, Class Activities, Cultural Influences, Economic Factors, Educational Principles, Intervention, Play, Political Influences, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Preschool Teachers, Social Influences, Teacher Student Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Decisions