It Is Developmentally Inappropriate To Have Children Work Alone at the Computer?.

Chang, Ni

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Publication Date: 2001

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It Is Developmentally Inappropriate To Have Children Work Alone at the Computer?

Chang, Ni

Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, p247-65 2001

Examines role of teacher observation in children's free play at classroom computers. Considers Piaget's theory of interaction and Vygotsky's theory of zone of proximal development as groundwork for discussing the benefits of teacher observation to a developmentally appropriate classroom, including promoting confidence, selecting software, working with children with special needs, monitoring appropriate content, and promoting construction of math concepts. (JPB)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Theories, Preschool Education, Preschool Teachers, Teacher Role, Teacher Student Relationship

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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