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ERIC Number: EJ1255830
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Jun
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1836-9391
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Examining Early Childhood Teachers' Attitudes and Responses to Superhero Play
Wiwatowski, Megan; Page, Jane; Young, Sarah
Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, v45 n2 p170-182 Jun 2020
Research highlights that early childhood teachers (ECTs) hold varied opinions on the value of superhero play (SP) to young children's learning and development. This study sought to investigate how ECTs in Victoria are responding to superhero play, and to examine the beliefs that underpin their responses. Interviews were conducted with eight ECTs from the Bayside area in Melbourne. The study revealed that while the majority of the teachers interviewed responded to children's superhero play in a variety of ways, there were a number of barriers to supporting superhero play in early childhood education and care settings. This paper concludes by identifying the value of ECTs engaging in critical reflection to ensure that their responses to superhero play are based on professional knowledge that is informed by theory and research.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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