Transitions to Competence: An Investigation of Adult Mediation in Preschoolers' Self-Regulation with a Microcomputer-Based Problem-Solving Task.

Samaras, Anastasia P.

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ERIC Number: EJ441908

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Publication Date: 1991

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Transitions to Competence: An Investigation of Adult Mediation in Preschoolers' Self-Regulation with a Microcomputer-Based Problem-Solving Task.

Samaras, Anastasia P.

Early Education and Development, v2 n3 p181-96 Jul 1991

The effectiveness of specific dimensions of adult mediation on preschoolers' self-regulation of a model consultation strategy was evaluated using microcomputer puzzle tasks. Findings suggest that children's acquisition of the model consultation can improve over a short period of time with culturally mediated instruction. (Author/GLR)

Descriptors: Child Development, Competence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Interpersonal Relationship, Microcomputers, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Problem Solving, Teacher Role, Tutors

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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