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It all Begins with Play: A Phenomenological Study on Child Led Pedagogy

Duffy, Emily Burkholder
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4034-1187
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1658679125766877

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2022, Doctor of Education , University of Dayton, Educational Leadership.
This study aims to determine the primary purpose of Early Childhood Education utilizing qualitative data collected from an array of experienced individuals from the target school’s kindergarten at Kids Day School. The qualitative approach of phenomenology was utilized to make sense of individual experience of the early childhood context. Systematic sampling of individuals with experience in an early education setting occurred. Participants varied in age, educational experience, and cultural background. Semi-structured interviews and participant observations were conducted to examine how and why young learners learn, focusing on child led learning pedagogy within early childhood education. After axial coding was completed, three themes were identified: foundational learning, metacognition, and empowerment. The findings further the understanding and appreciation of early childhood education.
Meredith Wronowski (Advisor)
Sandra Duncan (Committee Member)
Shauna Adams (Committee Member)
86 p.
Early Childhood Education; Education Philosophy; Educational Theory
Early Childhood Education, Foundational Learning, Metacognition

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  • Duffy, E. B. (2022). It all Begins with Play: A Phenomenological Study on Child Led Pedagogy [Doctoral dissertation, University of Dayton]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1658679125766877

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Duffy, Emily. It all Begins with Play: A Phenomenological Study on Child Led Pedagogy . 2022. University of Dayton, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1658679125766877.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Duffy, Emily. "It all Begins with Play: A Phenomenological Study on Child Led Pedagogy ." Doctoral dissertation, University of Dayton, 2022. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1658679125766877

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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