Peer Relations: Developmental Implications and Interaction in Same- and Mixed-Age Situations.

Hartup, Willard W.

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ERIC Number: EJ155546

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Publication Date: 1977

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Peer Relations: Developmental Implications and Interaction in Same- and Mixed-Age Situations

Hartup, Willard W.

Young Children, 32, 3, 4-13, Mar 77

Provides evidence on the adaptive significance of peer interaction in child development, described as underutilized in formal education today. Peer role in sexual socialization and moral and social development, peer modeling, reinforcement and tutoring are discussed. Studies described involved preschoolers and children in grades 1-3. (BF)

Descriptors: Cross Age Teaching, Early Childhood Education, Educational Methods, Moral Development, Peer Relationship, Peer Teaching, Role Models, Sex Role, Social Development

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