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Peer reviewedDansky, Jeffrey L. – Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 1985
Simon and Smith (MPQ; v31 n1 p265-77 Jul 1985) obtained negative findings in their replication of Smith and Dutton's (1979) lure-retrieval experiment. However, this replication failed to support the conclusion that findings seriously undermine the credibility of all previous experimental studies of play. (Author/KS)
Descriptors: Children, Play, Problem Solving, Theories
Download full textDeCooke, Peggy A.; Brownell, Celia A. – 1987
The purpose of this study was to investigate the alternative forms of young children's help-seeking in free play and problem-solving contexts. A total of 72 children aged 18 (N=36) and 24 (N=36) months were observed in pairs in free play and problem-solving settings, as well as in different social contexts--same-age versus mixed-age pairing. Both…
Descriptors: Infant Behavior, Infants, Mothers, Personality
Cecchini, Arnaldo; Frisenna, Adriana – Simulation/Games for Learning, 1987
Reviews the problems of classifying gaming techniques and suggests a heuristic approach as one solution. Definitions of simulation, models, role, and game and play are discussed to help develop a classification based on a technique called gaming simulation. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Classification, Definitions, Game Theory, Heuristics
Peer reviewedSimon, Tony; Smith, Peter K. – Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 1985
Eighty preschoolers participated in a study of the usefulness of the lure-retrieval paradigm. Four treatment conditions were compared: In addition to play and training conditions, a questions condition and an alternative-materials control group were employed. Results prompted discussion of theoretical and methodological issues surrounding the…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Convergent Thinking, Creativity, Divergent Thinking
Brownell, Celia A. – 1982
On the basis of two sets of videotaped observations collected on same-sex, same-age and mixed-age dyads composed of children 18 and/or 24 months old, issues concerning research on infants and toddlers are addressed. The first set of observations was a simple description of the structure and content of children's peer interaction during 15 minutes…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Cognitive Development, Cooperation, Infants
Peer reviewedHolloway, Susan D.; Reichhart-Erickson, Marina – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 1988
The relationship of day care quality to the activities of preschool children during free play and their knowledge of social problem solving was investigated. Relationships were found between dimensions of quality and children's absorption in solitary play and knowledge of social problem solving. (PCB)
Descriptors: Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Educational Quality, Interpersonal Competence
Peer reviewedWolf, Shelby A. – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1996
Describes the process through which a multiracial, urban elementary class of remedial students adapted the children's story, "Dr. DeSoto," for an in-class presentation. Expands on this example to discuss the role of drama in language, cognitive development, and problem solving. Includes extensive transcripts of the children's…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development, Cooperation, Creative Expression
