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ERIC Number: EJ754108
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 5
Abstractor: Author
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1082-1651
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Designing Better Preschools: Improving Communication between Designers and Child Development Professionals
Beacham, Cindy V.
Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, v98 n3 p39-43 2006
This exploratory study examined communications between designers and child development professionals during the preschool design process. Qualitative interviews and focus groups were conducted to investigate the need for communication support between child development professionals, parents, and design professionals (n = 20) during the process of designing preschool facilities. Participants had an interest in successful children's spaces and had been involved in the design and construction of new preschool facilities within the 2 years prior to the study. Data collected indicated a discrepancy in the perceptions of communication levels between participant groups and a desire to improve interdisciplinary communication. Recommendations are made to support the communication process during preschool design phases.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Preschool Education
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Language: English
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