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Chapter 4: Findings & Data Analysis

  • Exploring Play-Based Learning and Social-Emotional Development
  • Qualitative Case Study

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Data Collection

  • • Semi-structured interviews
  • • 5 preschool teachers
  • • Audio recorded and transcribed
  • • Thematic analysis used

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Overview of Findings

  • Three main themes identified:

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  • 1. Social Interaction
  • 2. Emotional Development
  • 3. Challenges in Implementation

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Theme 1: Social Interaction

  • • Cooperation among children
  • • Communication during play
  • • Peer interaction

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  • Example:
  • Teachers observed children sharing materials and working together during play.

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Theme 2: Emotional Development

  • • Emotional expression
  • • Confidence building
  • • Emotional regulation

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  • Example:
  • Children express happiness, frustration, and excitement during play activities.

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Theme 3: Challenges

  • • Time constraints
  • • Limited resources
  • • Classroom management

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  • Example:
  • Teachers face difficulties managing large groups during play-based activities.

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Summary of Findings

  • • Play enhances social interaction
  • • Supports emotional development
  • • Challenges exist in implementation

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  • Overall, play-based learning positively influences social-emotional development.