Chinese and German teachers' conceptions of play and learning and children's play behaviour

Chinese and German teachers' conceptions of play and learning and children's play behaviour

• Wu, Shu Chen Hong Kong Institute of Education
• Rao, Nirmala University of Hong Kong

European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 19(4), 469-481, 2011

London

Routledge

2011

• Q Philosophy of Education, Educational System & School At Different Levels
  • QB Pre-school Education, Child Caring Facilities, Maternal & Infantile Health Facilities
• M Teachers & Education for Teachers
  • MG Identities, Attitudes & Opinion of Educational Workers
• P Social Context of Education
  • PB Comparative Education

Kindergarten Kindergarten Children Cultural Differences Pupil Behaviour Teacher Attitudes German Preschool Teachers Preschool Education

• Hong Kong
• Germany

• 1997.7 onwards

• Pre-Primary Education

Commonalities and distinctions in Hong Kong-Chinese and German kindergarten teachers' conceptions of play and learning were examined. Six video clips of play episodes reflecting common play behavior and themes were selected from observations made during free play in two kindergartens in Hong Kong and two in Germany. Ten Chinese and seven German teachers viewed clips of children in their own and the other culture in small groups, participated in a semi-structured group discussion, and completed questionnaires, respectively. Results indicated that teachers in the two contexts had different views on the role of play in curriculum, teacher intervention during children's play, and learning objectives in play. These differences may be a function of different ecological environments and preset learning objectives. Findings suggest that teachers' cultural beliefs about play and learning are translated into actions (play arrangements) which, in turn, influence children's play behavior.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1350293X.2011.623511]

• English

Journal Articles

• 1350293X

• 10.1080/1350293X.2011.623511

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/en/bibs/f7243e3f

2013-11-16