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ERIC Number: EJ269278
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Jul
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Children's Play: Piaget's Views Reconsidered.
Rubin, Kenneth H.; Pepler, Debra J.
Contemporary Educational Psychology, v7 n3 p289-99 Jul 1982
Piaget's theoretical contributions to the study of children's play are described. The Piagetian notions of play as representing pure assimilation and as serving a consolidative function are examined. Contemporary research in which these and other Piagetian premises have been studied empirically is reviewed. (Author)
Descriptors: Child Development, Developmental Stages, Elementary Education, Play, Pretend Play, Problem Solving, Theories
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Assimilation Theory; Piaget (Jean); Piagetian Theory