EJ524973 PS525145
Title: Collaborative Literacy Learning during Sociodramatic Play in
a Multiage (K-2) Primary Classroom.Author(s): Stone, Sandra J.; Christie, James F.
Source: Journal of Research in Childhood Education, v10 n2 p123-33 Spr-Sum 1996
Publication Date: 1996
ISSN: 0256-8543
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Research (143)
Journal Announcement: CIJOCT1996
Examined the
collaborative literacy learning that occurred in a literacy-enriched
sociodramatic play center. Literacy behaviors were coded from transcripts
of 15 hours of free play. Found substantial cross-age literacy-based
collaboration, with almost half the interactions involving older
children helping younger children. This collaboration was very effective
in getting recipients to engage in reading and writing behaviors.
(HTH)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment; *Cooperation; *Dramatic Play;
Interaction; Learning Centers (Classroom); Learning Processes; Literacy;
*Mixed Age Grouping; Outcomes of Education; *Peer Relationship;
Play; Primary Education; Reading; Writing Exercises
