Korean J Child Stud. 2003; 24(2): 63-74.
P1ay Types of Preschool Children with Disabilities Mainstreaming versus Segregated Classrooms
통합과 분리학급 장애유아의 놀이 유형에 관한 연구
김유정 , 정정희
You Jung Kim , Chung Hee Chung
ABSTRACT
This study investigated differences in play types of preschool children with disabilities both in mainstreamed and segregated classrooms. The play behaviors of 50 preschool children with disabilities were observes and videotaped during free play time. Differences were found in children`s dramatic and group play.
Conclusions
were that mainstreamed preschool program emphasizing a play-based curriculum could be an effective model for children with disabilities by providing for a variety of play types. Implications for mainstreaming education and for teacher education were discussed.
Key words :
Mainstreaming, Cognitive Play, Social Play
