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EJ499977 PS522976
Title: Outdoor Play: A Window on Social-Cognitive Development.Author(s): Hartle, Lynn; And Others
Source: Dimensions of Early Childhood, v23 n1 p27-31 Fall 1994
Publication Date: 1994
ISSN: 1068-6177
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Research (143)
Journal Announcement: CIJJUL1995
Observed the
playground behavior and social interaction of 27 kindergarten children
in a university laboratory school, focusing on the children's ability
to successfully negotiate social interactions. Found that communication
skills, ability to recognize and understand others' emotions and
needs, and self-confidence are critical to positive social development.
(MDM)
Descriptors: Child Behavior; Cognitive Development; Communication
Skills; Early Childhood Education; Individual Differences; *Interpersonal
Competence; *Kindergarten Children; *Peer Relationship; *Play; Playgrounds;
Psychological Needs; Recess Breaks; Self Esteem; *Social Development;
Teacher Role
Identifiers: Outdoor Recreation
