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ERIC Number: EJ303684
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Identifying Causal Elements in the Thematic-Fantasy Play Paradigm.
Pellegrini, A. D.
American Educational Research Journal, v21 n3 p691-701 Fall 1984
This study examined the effectiveness of elements by the thematic-fantasy play training paradigm in facilitating story recall of 192 disadvantaged kindergartners and first graders. Results include: adult tuition did not facilitate story recall; and fantasy enactment affected immediate but not maintained story recall. (BS)
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Disadvantaged Youth, Dramatic Play, Multivariate Analysis, Pretend Play, Primary Education, Questioning Techniques, Recall (Psychology), Self Directed Groups, Story Reading, Teacher Guidance
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Note: This study was supported by a University of Georgia, Athens, Faculty Research Grant.