Constructing Understandings: An Ethnographic Study of Young Children's Social Emotional Learnings in a Multiage Group

Autor/in	Rowley, Cammy J.
Titel	Constructing Understandings: An Ethnographic Study of Young Children's Social Emotional Learnings in a Multiage Group
Quelle	(2009), (214 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Wyoming
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-1240-2148-5
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Democracy; Focus Groups; Ethnography; Mixed Age Grouping; Young Children; Interviews; School Personnel; Social Development; Emotional Development; Observation; Interaction; Video Technology; Democratic Values; Group Activities + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Demokratie; Ethnografie; Jahrgangsübergreifende Gruppe; Frühe Kindheit; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Schulpersonal; Soziale Entwicklung; Gefühlsbildung; Beobachtung; Interaktion; Gruppenaktivität
Abstract	This ethnography drew on Vygotsky's (1986, 1978) sociocultural theory of development to understand social emotional learnings of young children. The unique K-8 span of circle group--coupled with intentional activities--provided the rich context for language and interactions between students. Examining a school with a mature philosophy and established practices highlighted the in-depth exploration of interactions in a multiage context. Young children depend on and are influenced by their context, linking to data collection methods appropriate for young children. Observations and fieldnotes of circle group interactions were aided by videotape which was utilized as a prompt during focus group interviews the following day (Graue & Walsh, 1995). Additional interviews with school personnel and parents explored perceptions pertaining to multiage groups and student experiences at the site. Artifact analysis included notebook entries by students who voiced concern and questions about what happened in school. Evidence of practicing nurturing relationships and exercising voice in circle group indicated multiage grouping complements the ideal of democratic practices in a school setting (Glickman, 1998; Goodlad, 1996; Parker, 1996). Students were active participants in democracy, believing that they had something to offer each other and the larger community. Circle group provided regular practice in expressing ideas and dealing with conflict. Intentional student-engaging activities were cooperative in nature, and open-ended, allowing all students to be participants. This wide span of ages and abilities enabled both--younger and older students--to be the capable one in circle group. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10