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EJ303684 TM509051

Title: Identifying Causal Elements in the Thematic-Fantasy Play Paradigm.
Author(s) Pellegrini, A. D.
Source: American Educational Research Journal, v21 n3 p691-701 Fall 1984
Publication Date: 1984
Notes: This study was supported by a University of Georgia, Athens, Faculty Research Grant.
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Research (143)
Journal Announcement: CIJNOV1984
Target Audience: Researchers
This study examined the effectiveness of elements by the thematic-fantasy play training paradigm in facilitating story recall of 192 disadvantaged kindergartners and first graders. Results include: adult tuition did not facilitate story recall; and fantasy enactment affected immediate but not maintained story recall. (BS)

Descriptors: Conflict Resolution; Disadvantaged Youth; Dramatic Play; Multivariate Analysis; Pretend Play; Primary Education; Questioning Techniques; Recall (Psychology); Self Directed Groups; Story Reading; *Teacher Guidance

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