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ERIC Number: EJ392596
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1988
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What about the Young Child?
Yerkes, Rita
Journal of Experiential Education, v11 n2 p21-25 Sum 1988
Examines role of play and experiential learning in early childhood education. Summarizes educational experiments and research projects on outdoor experiential play for enhancing adventuresomeness, self challenge, cognitive development, and socialization of young children. Suggests need for traditional and experiential educators to develop experiential programs for young children. (TES)
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Childrens Games, Cognitive Development, Early Childhood Education, Experiential Learning, Learning Theories, Outdoor Activities, Play, Playground Activities, Program Development, Self Esteem, Socialization, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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