Gender Related Role Patterns in Preschool Settings: Can "Experiential Education" Make a Difference?.

Laevers, Ferre; Verboven, Lieve

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ERIC Number: EJ611848

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Publication Date: 2000

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Gender Related Role Patterns in Preschool Settings: Can "Experiential Education" Make a Difference?

Laevers, Ferre; Verboven, Lieve

European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, v8 n1 p25-42 2000

This study compared impact of traditional and experiential approaches to early childhood education on gender related patterns in activity choices. Findings confirmed gender related activity patterns previously reported. Compared to traditional settings, boys in experiential settings engaged more in doll play and expressed feelings of distress more; girls received more opportunities to take initiative and received more personal attention. (Author/KB)

Descriptors: Child Behavior, Classroom Environment, Comparative Analysis, Early Childhood Education, Experiential Learning, Learning Activities, Observation, Preschool Children, Preschool Curriculum, Sex Differences, Sex Role, Teacher Student Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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