Constructive play in Waldorf and Normative preschools in Israel: technological thinking and design process during free play

This paper examines constructive play in the context of Waldorf and normative kindergartens in Israel. In conceptualizing the output of children’s construction, the current research relies upon the fields of problem-solving and technological thinking, using the design process model. The research res...

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Published in:International journal of technology and design education 2022-04, Vol.32 (2), p.735-748
Main Author: Kodsi, Salam Hasan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child Development
Cigars
Creative process
Design
Drama
Education
Educational Technology
Foreign Countries
Kindergarten
Learning and Instruction
Preschool Education
Problem Solving
Science Education
Teaching Methods
Technology
Thinking Skills
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Summary:This paper examines constructive play in the context of Waldorf and normative kindergartens in Israel. In conceptualizing the output of children’s construction, the current research relies upon the fields of problem-solving and technological thinking, using the design process model. The research results were based on a sample of 39 construction processes collected over the course of one year. A relatively high percentage of construction targets 86% geared towards socio-dramatic play was found at the Waldorf preschools compared to 35% at the normative preschools, indicating that the constructive play is a central feature at the Waldorf preschools and it can serve other types of play as well.
ISSN:0957-7572
1573-1804
DOI:10.1007/s10798-020-09623-9