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ERIC Number: EJ499977
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1994
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ISSN: ISSN-1068-6177
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Outdoor Play: A Window on Social-Cognitive Development.
Hartle, Lynn; And Others
Dimensions of Early Childhood, v23 n1 p27-31 Fall 1994
Observed the playground behavior and social interaction of 27 kindergarten children in a university laboratory school, focusing on the children's ability to successfully negotiate social interactions. Found that communication skills, ability to recognize and understand others' emotions and needs, and self-confidence are critical to positive social development. (MDM)
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Cognitive Development, Communication Skills, Early Childhood Education, Individual Differences, Interpersonal Competence, Kindergarten Children, Peer Relationship, Play, Playgrounds, Psychological Needs, Recess Breaks, Self Esteem, Social Development, Teacher Role
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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