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Research Projects

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Play, Literacy & Self-Regulation

Our current project explores how various approaches to play may relate to children's literacy and self-regulation outcomes.

A Framework for Assessment

How do educators assess learning in the context of play?

 

We determined 7 assessment pathways that mobilize academic and developmental learning goals in kindergarten. 

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The Play Continuum

What does play-based learning look like in practice?

 

We describe play as a continuum that ranges in level of child and adult control. 

Play & Literacy

How do educators integrate play and literacy learning in kindergarten?

 

We found two main approaches; an integrated or separated approach towards play and literacy learning.

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