Factors influencing learning through play in ICT settings |
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Authors: | Steve Kennewell Alex Morgan |
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Affiliation: | 1. Swansea School of Education, Emily Phipps Building, Hendrefoelan, Swansea SA2 7NB, UK;2. Department of Childhood Studies, University of Wales, Swansea, UK |
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Abstract: | Using a mixed method approach of questionnaires, observations and field notes, the authors have studied a number of settings during the past two years which have focussed on the development of ICT capability through play. Some of these have involved children identified as disaffected or disadvantaged, whilst others have involved initial teacher education students. In this paper, we consider some of the results obtained from the most recent of these settings, relate these to those obtained from the other settings, and explore further a number of inter-related issues which have arisen from the analysis. We particularly focus on the effect of learners’ self-esteem and self-efficacy; the influence of gender-related characteristics; the role of interaction between learners during activity; and the value of reflection. |
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Keywords: | Teaching/learning strategies Pedagogical issues Learning communities Gender studies |
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