The Presence of an Adult and Children's Choices.

Johnson, Rebecca L.; Scriven, Georgia H.

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ERIC Number: EJ215332

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Publication Date: 1979

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The Presence of an Adult and Children's Choices.

Johnson, Rebecca L.; Scriven, Georgia H.

Educational Horizons, v57 n3 p152-55 Spr 1979

The author's research reveals that the presence of a responsible, interactive adult attracts more children to an area than does that of a nonresponsive, passive adult. The authors concluded that the mere presence of a "passive" adult had no impact on maintaining children's interest in a specific learning area. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research, Classroom Observation Techniques, Early Childhood Education, Self Directed Groups, Student Behavior, Student Interests, Student Teacher Relationship, Teacher Behavior, Teacher Influence

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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