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ERIC Number: EJ645845
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-1350-293X
A Spatio-Pedagogical Approach to Symbolic Play as Kindergarten Activity in Early Childhood.
Michalopoulou, Aikaterini
European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, v9 n2 p59-68 2001
Studied the symbolic play that occurs in activity corners set up around toy-objects in Greek kindergartens. Found notable differences in levels of symbolism and complexity of the play. Concluded that the most favored groups were those in which: (1) classroom space was polyvalent, permitting its informal re-organization; and (2) the teacher was an attentive observer who stimulated children. (Author)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Foreign Countries, Intervention, Kindergarten, Kindergarten Children, Pretend Play, Teacher Role
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Greece; Play Theory; Spatial Factors