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Peer reviewedChristie, James F. – Journal of Educational Research, 1983
Preschool children received either play tutoring or skills tutoring in an attempt to determine (1) whether play tutoring increases children's verbal intelligence and creativity and (2) which factor--play or adult contact--is responsible for gains from play tutoring. Adult contact was found to be the chief reason for cognitive gains. (Author/PP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Creativity, Early Childhood Education, Outcomes of Education
