Identifying Causal Elements in the Thematic-Fantasy Play Paradigm.

Pellegrini, A. D.

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ERIC Number: EJ303684

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1984

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Identifying Causal Elements in the Thematic-Fantasy Play Paradigm.

Pellegrini, A. D.

American Educational Research Journal, v21 n3 p691-701 Fall 1984

This study examined the effectiveness of elements by the thematic-fantasy play training paradigm in facilitating story recall of 192 disadvantaged kindergartners and first graders. Results include: adult tuition did not facilitate story recall; and fantasy enactment affected immediate but not maintained story recall. (BS)

Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Disadvantaged Youth, Dramatic Play, Multivariate Analysis, Pretend Play, Primary Education, Questioning Techniques, Recall (Psychology), Self Directed Groups, Story Reading, Teacher Guidance

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: This study was supported by a University of Georgia, Athens, Faculty Research Grant.