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Publication Date: 2018-Sep
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Peer Scaffolding Techniques and Approaches in Preschool Children's Multiliteracy Practices with iPads
Kirova, Anna; Jamison, Nicole M.
Journal of Early Childhood Research, v16 n3 p245-257 Sep 2018
This article presents findings from a 4-month qualitative intrinsic case study that examined 25 preschool children's early multiliteracy experiences and technology uses within the context of their homes and classroom. First, to find out about the different forms of technology and literacy practices the children participated in within their homes and classroom, we surveyed 13 parents and the two classroom teachers. Next, we conducted regular in-class observations, interviewed seven children about their digital experiences, and analyzed digital artifacts created on the iPads. Vygotsky's sociocultural theory of learning grounded our interpretation of the classroom events and artifacts regarding multiliteracy practices. We gave special attention to the role of adult and peer scaffolding. This article briefly outlines the process of teacher scaffolding and discusses in detail the instances of peer scaffolding that emerged. Of importance were two video series that demonstrated a more capable peer using various strategies and approaches to scaffold her peers in creating digital literacy texts. Based on the data, we argue that more capable peers can be important sources for scaffolding young children's multiliteracy experiences in preschool classroom contexts. The findings from this study offer teachers and educational researchers insights into how young children may be engaged in and scaffolded by both teachers and peers in their multiliteracy practices prior to formal schooling.
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Multiple Literacies, Handheld Devices, Case Studies, Technology Uses in Education, Family Environment, Literacy, Parent Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Sociocultural Patterns, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Parent Child Relationship, Peer Relationship, Video Technology, Preschool Teachers, Teaching Methods, Classroom Communication, Laboratory Schools, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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