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What is the primary role of the teacher in the context of play?
What is the primary role of the teacher in the context of play?
How does the teacher initially approach the conflict between Dulcie and Marcos?
How does the teacher initially approach the conflict between Dulcie and Marcos?
What does Jenny show a preference for when she arrives at the preschool?
What does Jenny show a preference for when she arrives at the preschool?
What factors do adults need to provide for effective play according to the content?
What factors do adults need to provide for effective play according to the content?
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How does Jenny eventually shift her focus during her time at preschool?
How does Jenny eventually shift her focus during her time at preschool?
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Which of the following describes Dulcie's initial behavior at the sandbox?
Which of the following describes Dulcie's initial behavior at the sandbox?
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What developmental aspect is emphasized as being important in early childhood play?
What developmental aspect is emphasized as being important in early childhood play?
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What can be inferred about Jenny's feelings when she arrives at the preschool?
What can be inferred about Jenny's feelings when she arrives at the preschool?
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What is the outcome for Marcos when Dulcie bulldozes his carefully dug hole?
What is the outcome for Marcos when Dulcie bulldozes his carefully dug hole?
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What does Jenny's mother suggest to help her transition into the preschool environment?
What does Jenny's mother suggest to help her transition into the preschool environment?
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Study Notes
Teacher as Stage Manager
- Teacher's role starts with the physical environment.
- Children's knowledge of the physical world comes first.
- Adults must provide ample space, materials, and time for play.
- Young children don't ask "What can I do here today?", they simply do.
Jenny's Play
- Jenny enters Live Oak preschool, clutching her mother's hand.
- She notices road-building equipment (dump trucks, bulldozers, graders) near the gate.
- Jenny immediately grabs a bulldozer and starts using it in the sandbox.
- Another child, Dulcie, also charges through the gate, also wants to use the bulldozer.
- A conflict ensues between Jenny and another child (Marcos) over the use of a bulldozer.
Teacher's Intervention
- The teacher intervenes and asks Marcos what he wants to tell Dulcie.
- Jenny is uninterested in the conflict, and instead is focusing on her surroundings.
Jenny's Interests
- Jenny is more interested in taking off her jacket and putting it in her cubby.
- She is drawn to a collection of stuffed animals sorted by family groups (father, mother, baby) on a shelf above the blocks.
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Explore the role of teachers as facilitators in preschool environments through the lens of children's play. This quiz highlights how teachers can support children's exploration and conflict resolution, using real-life examples from Jenny's experience in a preschool setting.
