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Sneha Maji; Amritansh Saha; Harsh Pal – Discover Education, 2024
Serious games are generally considered to induce positive effects in the areas of learning motivation and learning gains. Yet few studies have examined how these factors are related specially in the context of visual aesthetic studies. Therefore, an empirical study was conducted to test the relationship between anticipated enjoyment and…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Educational Games, Computer Simulation, Heritage Education
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Sakellariou, Maria; Banou, Maria – Early Child Development and Care, 2022
Outdoor play comprises a highly significant play category through which children learn, develop, express themselves, socially and physically interact with their surroundings. Research, however demonstrates outdoor play is not substantially utilized within Greek preschool environments. This study was conducted during the 2019 academic year, aiming…
Descriptors: Play, Outdoor Education, Preschool Education, Foreign Countries
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Louise Kay; Alison Buxton – Journal of Early Childhood Research, 2024
The global growth of makerspaces, focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) disciplines, supports participatory child-centred learning and fosters essential skills in areas such as creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. We argue that establishing a makerspace pedagogy in schools fosters children's engagement in…
Descriptors: Shared Resources and Services, Student Centered Curriculum, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness
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Dighe, Satlaj; Seiden, Jonathan – International Journal of Early Childhood, 2020
Ethiopia has made significant investments in early education programs since 2010. A national goal set by the government of Ethiopia aimed to enroll 80% children below the age of 6 years in kindergarten-level "O-classes." However, effective partnerships with communities and families are required to achieve this goal. This study explores…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Early Childhood Education, Parent Attitudes, Play
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Bishop, Elizabeth – Educational & Child Psychology, 2020
Aim(s): This research explored perspectives of play according to parents of Somali heritage and primary school practitioners, in an English primary school. At its core, it aimed to investigate the frequently overlooked cultural dimension of play and how this affects the education of Somali heritage children. The broader contentious concern of the…
Descriptors: Play, Cross Cultural Studies, Child Development, Elementary School Teachers