Scaffolding learning through meaningful tasks and adult interaction

Author(s): Coltman, Penny; Petyaeva, Dinara; Anghileri, Julia;
Date Issued: 2002
Publisher(s): Routledge (Firm)
Description: A study of the effect of structured adult intervention on children’s learning related to aspects of shape and space, based on observations of free play with wooden blocks among a pilot sample of 30, and an experimental sample of 60, 4-6 year olds from two schools in England
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Journal Title: Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development
Volume Number: 22
Issue Number: 1
Page Range: 39-49
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness > Cognitive Development

Child Care & Early Education Quality > Process Quality
Country: United States
ISSN: 0957-5146 Paper
1472-4421 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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