ERIC Number: EJ856515
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 26
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ISSN: ISSN-1524-8372
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Learning from Fantasy and Real Characters in Preschool and Kindergarten
Richert, Rebekah A.; Shawber, Alison B.; Hoffman, Ruth E.; Taylor, Marjorie
Journal of Cognition and Development, v10 n1-2 p41-66 2009
In three experiments, 3 1/2- to 6-year-old children were presented with analogical problems in which the protagonists were either real people or fantasy characters. Children were more likely to transfer solutions from the stories about real people rather than the stories about fantasy characters. These results suggest that the use of a fantasy character might not be an effective strategy for teaching children information that is meant to be applied to the real world. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Fantasy, Teaching Methods, Problem Solving, Transfer of Training, Preschool Children, Kindergarten, Statistical Analysis, Measures (Individuals), Story Telling
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Kindergarten; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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