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Publication Date: 2015
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Drawing. The Universal Language of Children
Alford, Christine
New Zealand Journal of Teachers' Work, v12 n1 p45-62 2015
This article aims to explore the role of drawing as a means of communication in the early childhood setting. Through an analysis of different types of drawing, the article explores how children create meaning and develop a universal language. The importance of the teacher in facilitating this process is considered.
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Early Childhood Education, Freehand Drawing, Communication Strategies, Teacher Role, Cognitive Development, Emotional Development, Visual Perception, Language Skills, Foreign Countries
New Zealand Journal of Teachers' Work. Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1142, New Zealand. Web site: https://ojs.aut.ac.nz/teachers-work/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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