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Paterson, Annie – Educational & Child Psychology, 2020
Aims: Over the last decade, there has been growing interest in the application of play as a pedagogical approach to support the learning of children within formal education settings. However, existing literature has shown there is significant variation in teachers' understanding of play-based pedagogy (PBP) and how it is applied in the classroom…
Descriptors: Play, Teaching Methods, Teacher Role, Elementary Education
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Çayir, Nihan Akkocaoglu; Yolcu, Ayse – International Journal of Progressive Education, 2021
This study aims to determine a primary school teacher's observations and experiences regarding in-service training on drama method within the framework of collaborative action research model. The first author was invited to offer a 120-hour Drama Course upon request of the teachers in a primary school. In the 14th week, the action research process…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Dramatic Play
Scott-Little, Catherine; La Paro, Karen M.; Thomason, Amy C.; Pianta, Robert C.; Hamre, Bridget; Downer, Jason; Burchinal, Margaret; Howes, Carollee – National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education, 2011
This study offers a glimpse into the feasibility and potential benefits of offering a common course across multiple institutions of higher education. The research-based course was designed to enhance students' knowledge and beliefs regarding intentional teaching practices in language and literacy instruction. Researchers found evidence that a…
Descriptors: Children, Literacy, Teaching Methods, Colleges