Young Children's Imagination and Learning: Engaging Children's Emotional Response.

Egan, Kieran

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Publication Date: 1994

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Young Children's Imagination and Learning: Engaging Children's Emotional Response.

Egan, Kieran

Young Children, v49 n6 p27-32 Sep 1994

Examines classic fairy tales, noting the lack of attention given the role of imagination in children's learning. Discusses features of fairy stories such as structure, oppositional concepts, and emotional component, then infers four principles about young children's learning. Gives two examples of how these principles can influence teaching to be imaginative and engaging. (TJQ)

Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Affective Behavior, Early Childhood Education, Emotional Response, Fairy Tales, Imagination, Learning Processes, Story Telling, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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