by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Pellegrini, A. (1984). Identifying causal elements in thematic-fantasy play paradigm. American Educational Research Journal, 21(3): 691-701.1Abstract:This study examines the effect of adult-directed and peer-directed thematic play on both immediate and sustained...
by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Pellegrini, A. (1984). The effect of dramatic play on children’s generation of cohesive text. Discourse Processes, 1984, 7:57-67.1Abstract:This study focuses on how a child conveys meaning and the importance of the familiarity of the knowledge base of the...
by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Williamson, P. A. & Silvern, S. B. (1992). “You can’t be grandma; you’re a boy”: Events within the thematic fantasy play context that contribute to story comprehension. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 7, 75-93.1Abstract:This study examines how...
by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
Collins, R. C., Colker, L. J., & Copple, C. E. (1994). Kaleidoscope: Profile of an arts-based early childhood program. Final Report. Vienna, VA: Collins Management Consulting, Inc.Abstract:Researchers conducted an outside program evaluation on Kaleidoscope, an...
by JoAnne Wilkins | Apr 25, 2018
De la Cruz, R. E. (1995) The effects of creative drama on the social and oral language skills of children with learning disabilities. Unpublished Doctoral dissertation. Illinois State University, Bloomington, ILAbstract:The study investigated whether students with...
