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Skene, Kayleigh; O'Farrelly, Christine M.; Byrne, Elizabeth M.; Kirby, Natalie; Stevens, Eloise C.; Ramchandani, Paul G. – Child Development, 2022
This systematic review and meta-analysis considered evidence of guided play compared to direct instruction or free play to support children's learning and development. Interventions from 39 studies were reviewed (published 1977-2020); 17 were included in meta-analysis (N[subscript total] = 3893; M[subscript childage] = 1-8 years; M[subscript…
Descriptors: Guidance, Play, Literature Reviews, Meta Analysis