The aim of the study was to identify the dynamics of self-control of cognitive activity in the preschool years. We used an experimental technique in which children were asked to identify the problem and plan of the learning activities, implement it and evaluate the results. The study involved ...
Learning ActivitiesLearning TheoriesPreschool EducationPreschool TeachersTeacher AttitudesTeaching MethodsThis study provides a profile of preschool teachers' concepts of young children's cognitive development, educational objectives related to cognitive development, and curriculum practices in this area. A related...
Playground ActivitiesPreschool ChildrenSex DifferencesChildren (1276) ages three to five were tested for their cognitive style and their play was observed and recorded. Reliability and validity estimates were obtained on the measures and procedures. A repeated measures multivariate analysis of variance ...
Inconsistencies were found in early childhood teachers' conceptualization of young children's cognitive functioning. However, chi-square analyses indicated that teachers' definition of cognitive development, their educational goals in that area, and the types of activities provided were significantly related...
Results demonstrated the existence of a 2-cluster structure within the Q-sort, comprised of Cognitive Development Activities and Socioemotional Development Activities. Specific properties of the PCP Q-sort, including cluster means, demonstrated consistency across both samples and time. Preschool teachers ...
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Furthermore, a useful strategy to promote creativity, comprehension and peer cooperation is to engage children in collaborative play, problem-solving activities, pretend play and sociodramatic play. Pretend play allows children to negotiate what they have to do to coordinate their roles and make ...
In contrast, unsociable children may be more prone to engage in classroom activities when asked to [19] and their solitary behaviors may be interpreted by teachers as being on task [38]. Notwithstanding these similarities, preschool teachers in our sample did not distinguish between shyness and ...
[21]. It appears that the intervention activities used in this study seem to be appropriate to stimulate improvement in cognitive function; however, a significant relationship existed between attention and PA but not inhibition and PA. It appears that age of the child, the assessment, and the ...
While these cognitive skills continue to develop through the years, the strong foundations from early childhood can last through your child’s adult years. (1)(2)(3) Cognitive development also helps promote self-regulation and emotional skills. (2) ...