The association between play materials and social behavior in a mainstreamed preschool: A naturalistic investigation |
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| Authors: | Zolinda Stoneman Mary Lynn Cantrell Kathleen Hoover-Dempsey |
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| Institution: | University of Georgia, USA;Institute for Ecological Studies of Children and Youth, USA;George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, USA |
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| Abstract: | Social interaction during play with various types of materials was observed during free play in a DARCEE model mainstreamed preschool classroom. Results indicated that the use of play materials by mildly handicapped and nonhandicapped children was quite similar. Blocks and vehicles and water play materials were associated with handicapped/nonhandicapped interactions. Library, fine motor, and art materials were associated with solitary activity; blocks and vehicles, water play, housekeeping and music with cooperative interaction; and blocks and vehicles with conflict. Adult-child interaction was associated with children not engaged with any play materials. Implications for mainstreamed preschool settings are discussed. |
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