Studied conceptions of play and learning of 15 Swedish children of 5-6 years. Children were studied in both free play and structured learning situations. Discusses differences in conceptions of play and learning that were formed in the two environments. Conceptions developed in free play were richer than those developed in structured situations.…

A total of 559 children 5 and 6 years of age were observed in 72 full-time and 43 part-time preschools in Sweden. Activities, language, and group constellations were coded according to the categories used in the Oxford Preschool Study. Findings indicated that although the two types of preschools had the same program, they differed in relative…

Reports a study of 559 children of 5-6 years to determine language interaction differences in males and females in day care centers and part-time preschools in Sweden. A significant correlation was found between sex and form of preschool in regards to language interaction between the child and the personnel. (RJC)

A translation of parts of a Swedish study conducted in 73 full-day and 42 part-day Swedish preschools is presented. Although official Swedish policy maintains that the two types of preschool should have the same social and educational goals, Swedish public opinion holds that full-time preschools are mainly caretaking schools, and part-time…

This study compared Swedish and British child care policy, educational philosophy, and function and organization of preschools. The activities, language, and group patterns of 559 children in 73 full-time and 42 part-time preschools in Sweden were observed. Questionnaires assessed staff-child ratio, group size, staff working conditions, and…