Naslov
TELEVISION CONTENTS AND CHILDREN'S FREE KINDERGARTEN PLAY

Autori
Blanuša Trošelj, Danijela ; Srića, Suzana

Izvornik
Croatian Journal of Education (1848-5189) 16 (2014); 25-41

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
electronic media; free play; preschool child; television

Sažetak
Despite the new media, television is the most influential electronic media in our society. Almost every household owns a television set (further TV), and except for their families and educational institutions, children encounter various TV contents and advertising in shopping malls, dining establishments, healthcare institutions, etc. Using adequately controlled and planned TV content, there can be a positive influence on children’s motivation, thought process, usage of cognitive strategies, etc. On the other hand, excessive and uncontrolled exposure can lead to a series of problems including obesity, aggressive behavior, fear, and so on. When it comes to playing, which is a synonym for learning during the preschool age, a significant influence of TV has been noticed. Apart from the fact that exposure to television reduces playtime and the acquisition of experience from real situations, it significantly influences the course of playing as well. Characters, vocabulary, and scenes – they all have a role in children’s play, even in spaces where the child does not have contact with the television set. Watching and documenting children’s playtime and other related activities gives us an insight in their interpretation of the content they watched, and also the context in which the child is growing up, in which television has formed his or her experience.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Pedagogija

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