Effects of Increased Teacher Support on Young Children's Learning

Examined the effects of varying degrees of teacher support on middle-class preschoolers' success in cognitive and motor learning tasks. Support was defined in terms of physical proximity, physical contact, and facial and verbal behaviors. (JMB)

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Published inChild Development Vol. 46; no. 3; p. 631
Main Author Larsen, Jean M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1975
Subjects
Cognitive Development
Motor Development
Preschool Learning
Student Teacher Relationship
Teacher Influence
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Summary:Examined the effects of varying degrees of teacher support on middle-class preschoolers' success in cognitive and motor learning tasks. Support was defined in terms of physical proximity, physical contact, and facial and verbal behaviors. (JMB)