Early childhood teachers’ understanding of executive functions and strategies employed to facilitate them
Frontiers in Education,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
9
Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2025
Introduction
Adult-child
interactions
have
a
noteworthy
influence
over
how
executive
functions
develop.
However,
despite
recognising
the
importance
of
in
child’s
success,
little
research
has
been
undertaken
to
explore
role
early
childhood
teachers
facilitating
development
children
through
their
teaching
practice.
The
current
study
thus
explored
what
understanding
and
pedagogical
practices
they
use
contribute
3
5-year-old
within
preschool
settings.
Methods
Data
were
collected
an
online
questionnaire
completed
by
58
across
Victoria,
Australia.
included
both
closed
open-ended
questions,
aiming
participants’
specific
employed
facilitate
these
skills
classroom.
Qualitative
data
from
responses
analysed
thematically
identify
recurring
perceptions.
Results
results
reveal
that
some
reported
strong
functions.
Further,
implementing
everyday
classroom
intended
promote
Thematic
analysis
qualitative
reveals
apply
five
functions:
environment
activity
structuring,
supporting
autonomous
behaviours,
enacting
purposeful
organisation,
encouraging
sustained
shared
thinking,
conducting
activities
support
Discussion
self-reported
this
suggest
know
much
about
evidence-based
children’s
such
aligned
closely
with
recommended
literature.
was
gained
experience,
drawing
attention
need
for
stronger
focus
on
during
initial
teacher
education
courses.
As
such,
highlights
Australian
courses
ensure
functions-supportive
are
explicitly
addressed.
insights
revealed
here
should
inform
initiatives
raise
awareness
among
forefront
time
spent
preschoolers.
Язык: Английский
Non-therapeutic play to overcome negative emotional symptoms and improve emotional intelligence in children aged 3–7: a systematic review
Frontiers in Psychology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Март 6, 2025
Play
therapy
is
an
effective
approach
to
reduce
emotional
symptoms,
stress
and
develop
sphere
in
early
childhood.
But
the
organization
of
requires
long-term
specialized
training
a
significant
number
sessions,
making
it
inaccessible
public
institutions.
This
systematic
review
aims
analyze
potential
mechanisms
play
outside
therapeutic
setting
for
overcoming
regulation
resilience
preschool-aged
children.
Using
PRISMA
method,
we
selected
33
articles
qualitative
analysis
from
9,639
published
over
past
5
years
found
through
PubMed,
ScienceDirect,
Scopus.
The
effectiveness
pretend
play,
with
rules,
digital
outdoor
addressing
symptoms
improving
mental
health
was
revealed.
It
shown
that
widely
used
improve
intelligence
its
components,
decrease
anxiety,
aggression,
fear.
In
accordance
cultural-historical
approach,
seven
generalized
blocks
were
identified
enhance
children’s
well-being
promote
development.
Pretend
have
greatest
corrective
developmental
potential,
due
diverse
involved.
findings
this
may
be
plan
future
research
educational
practice
kindergartens.
Язык: Английский
The Use of Board Games and Digital Games Preschoolers: Results of a Survey of Russian Parents
Psychological-Educational Studies,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(1), С. 76 - 95
Опубликована: Май 3, 2024
<p>The
article
presents
the
results
of
an
empirical
study
conducted
within
“The
Influence
Digital
Activity
on
Development
Cognitive
Functions
in
Preschool
Age”
project.
In
order
to
compare
data
use
board
games
and
digital
games,
a
special
“Contemporary
Children:
Games
vs.
Board
Games”
questionnaire
was
developed
(O.V.
Salomatova,
Yu.A.
Tokarchuk,
2023),
intended
for
parents
preschoolers.
The
survey
from
March
September
2023
involved
children
aged
3
7
years
old
(N=556).
It
shown
that
consider
be
more
preferable
pastime
than
games.
According
survey,
most
cases
involve
presence
gaming
partner,
while
are
often
individual
activity.
comparison
with
frequently
applications
as
means
monitoring
their
child's
behavior
or
method
reward.
At
same
time,
according
less
actively
participate
process
gaming,
allowing
play
independently
under
supervision.
process.</p>
Язык: Английский
Not EF skills but play with real toys prevents screen time tantrums in children
Frontiers in Psychology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Июль 17, 2024
Limiting
children's
screen
time
has
become
a
new
parenting
challenge.
Due
to
the
high
attractiveness
of
media
and
digital
devices,
many
children
experience
painful
transitions
in
other
activities.
Screen
tantrums
is
concept
that
describes
negative
affect
limits.
Knowing
factors
increase
reactions
will
be
helpful
parents
educators
practice
prevent
or
enrich
nondigital
activities,
making
them
attractive
alternatives
media.
Based
on
theoretical
insights
into
coping
mechanisms
frustration
anger
preschool
children,
this
study
was
aimed
explore
effects
executive
functions
skills,
family
play
behavior
with
real
toys
tantrums.
Sample
included
654
caregiver-child
pairs
(M
age
=
70.3
months,
SD
4.02).
Results
confirmed
hypothesis
stronger
preventor
tantrum
than
EF
skills.
The
findings
suggest
supporting
activity
might
help
avoid
strong
affects
due
limitation.
results
may
also
considered
as
support
for
assumptions
can
universal
way
childhood.
Язык: Английский
Association between Memory and Attention Performance among Preschoolers Playing Traditional and Digital Games (on the Example of «Dobble»)
Psychological Science and Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
29(3), С. 5 - 19
Опубликована: Июль 19, 2024
<p>The
article
presents
the
results
of
project
«The
Impact
Digital
Activity
on
Development
Cognitive
Functions
in
Preschool
Age».
The
study
was
conducted
from
February
to
May
2023
at
Center
for
Interdisciplinary
Research
Contemporary
Childhood
MSUPE,
involving
76
children
preparatory
groups
kindergartens
Moscow.
following
methods
were
used:
«Learning
10
Words»
Method
(A.R.
Luria),
D.
Weksler's
Subtest
(the
«Coding
Method»),
3.
«Test
Intertwined
Lines»
(A.
Rey's
Test
Modification),
and
«Mark
Signs»
(Pieron-Ruser
Test).
According
obtained
data,
digital
version
game
«Dobble»
has
greatest
effect
development
studied
parameters
memory
attention
preschool
children.
empirical
data
are
consistent
with
similar
studies
interest
psychologists,
educators,
parents
planning
conducting
educational
play
activities.</p>
Язык: Английский
Means Problem in Cultural-Historical Theory
Cultural-Historical Psychology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
20(3), С. 69 - 76
Опубликована: Сен. 5, 2024
<p>The
article
presents
a
dialectical
analysis
of
psychological
means
as
one
the
problems
within
cultural-historical
psychology.
The
author
raises
question
what
properties
must
have
in
order
to
serve
tool
for
influencing
actor's
behavior.
As
are
considered
those
presented
L.Vygotsky's
works:
sign,
symbol,
visual
diagram,
concept
opposition.
This
study
offers
solution
number
theoretical
problems:
it
gives
description
primary
and
ideal
forms’
structure
well
explains
possibility
their
interaction
(including
process
mediation).
key
symbolic
determined:
presence
material
components,
experiences
that
presuppose
unity
affect
intellect.
These
qualities
allow
sign
mediate
form.
product
mediation
is
formation
higher
functions
child.
hypothesis
substantiated
advisable
consider
relations
opposition
cultural
means,
mastering
necessary
thinking
highest
function.
shows
fundamental
opposite
two-level
nature.
property
demonstrated
use
opposites
cycles
involves
transition
from
content
back.
research
carried
out
aimed
at
developing
concept,
including
problem
means.
work
done
has
practical
significance,
because
provides
detailed
means’
transformations
arise
social
between
an
adult
child.</p>
Язык: Английский
Development of Social Competence in Preschoolers with Different Levels of Executive Functions: Role Play and Project-Based Learning
Psychological Science and Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
29(3), С. 96 - 112
Опубликована: Июль 19, 2024
<p>The
research
is
aimed
at
clarifying
and
comparing
the
influence
of
role
play
project-based
learning
on
development
social
competence
in
older
preschoolers.
The
paper
presents
materials
pilot
phase
study.
30
preschoolers
aged
5-6
years
(average
age
5.8
years)
participated
experiment.
At
pre-test
children’s
executive
functions
were
assessed
using
NEPSY-II
subtests
ther
was
SCBE-30
test,
which
includes
scales
"Social
Competence",
"Anxiety-detachment",
"Anger-aggression".
Further,
participants
distributed
to
three
experimental
conditions
so
that
each
group
there
an
equal
number
with
low
high
levels
according
cluster
analysis.
In
12
meetings
held
accordance
developed
programs:
Free
play,
Research
project,
Creative
project.
After
completing
programs
children's
tested
similar
initial
diagnostics.
results
showed
a
level
had
stronger
decrease
anxiety
free
than
project
activities.
same
time,
children
greater
when
participating
Role
equally
influenced
competence.
clarify
expand
possibilities
described
activities
for
kindergartens.</p>
Язык: Английский
Preschool Teachers' Views on Digital Games
Advances in early childhood and K-12 education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 91 - 113
Опубликована: Май 17, 2024
The
use
of
digital
technology
is
very
important
to
support
children's
learning
and
development
in
the
preschool
period.
With
rapidly
developing
technology,
types
games
played
by
children
have
also
changed.
Digital
gradually
replaced
traditional
games.
According
relevant
literature,
there
are
studies
highlighting
teachers'
perceptions
about
benefits
obstacles
These
mostly
focused
on
primary,
secondary,
high
school
education,
a
limited
number
covering
teachers.
This
study
aims
investigate
opinions
teachers
regarding
integration
into
educational
process.
20
were
collected
with
semi-structured
interview
form.
form
consisted
two
parts.
While
first
section
includes
demographic
information
teachers,
second
questions
how
perceive
opportunities
challenges
related
Data
was
via
Google
Forms.
findings
show
that
teacher's
role
critical
incorporating
In
addition,
it
points
out
an
guide
integrating
education
process
platform.
Recommendations
implications
for
classroom
applications
discussed.
Язык: Английский
Application of Digital and Board Games for Cognitive Development of Preschoolers: Recommendations for Teachers and Parents
Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
32(4), С. 53 - 72
Опубликована: Дек. 27, 2024
<p><strong>Introduction.</strong>
The
article
presents
the
results
of
project
«The
Influence
Digital
Activity
on
Development
Cognitive
Functions
in
Preschool
Age».
<strong>Sample
and
methods.</strong>
study
was
conducted
from
February
to
May
2024
with
participation
88
children
preparatory
groups
kinder
gardens
Moscow.
following
methods
were
used:
«Dimensional
Change
Card
Sort»
method
(P.D.
Zelazo),
«Memorizing
10
Words»
(A.R.
Luria),
«Raven's
Coloured
Progressive
Matrices».
<strong>Results.</strong>
It
proven
that
digital
versions
games
«Dobble»
«Tangram»
have
a
greater
positive
impact
development
auditory
short-term
long-term
memory
than
traditional
board
versions.
Girls
demonstrated
better
reproduction
scores
test
compared
boys.
Additionally,
direct
link
found
between
abstract
intelligence
level
cognitive
flexibility
development.
obtained
data
are
interest
psychologists,
educators,
parents
when
planning
conducting
educational
play
activities.</p>
Язык: Английский