| Autor: |
Makantal, Jaslinah, Nor, Mariani Md., Rahman, Mohd. Nazri Abd. |
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e-BANGI Journal; 2021, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p124-138, 15p |
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This study was conducted to explore the influence of gender in shaping children's social interaction during free play in preschool. Qualitative study in the form of single case study was done in a Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia's preschool in the district of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah by involving 12 preschool children between the age of five to six years old (six boys and six girls) and a preschool teacher. Data collections were done by using the method of structured and unstructured observations, and semi-structured interview. Data were analysed quantitatively (basic statistics) and qualitatively using thematic method through three coding processes to form themes. Research data have shown that gender factor formed different social interaction pattern between boys and girls during the free play. This difference can be seen from the aspect of the pattern on social interaction during free play consists of positive social interaction such as communication, sharing, cooperation and verbal conflict (positive effect), while negative social interaction was in the form of monopoly during the free play. Throughout the free play, boys tended to exhibit better positive social interaction compared to girls. This was influenced by the types of free play, the types of toys and the selection of friends during the play. Free play encourages various social interaction pattern between children and is a technique to assist children who are lack of social skill and thus encourages a good social development in the future. An in-depth understanding of the differences in social interaction patterns in boys and girls is crucial for teachers, policy makers and parents to provide learning methods and spaces that are capable of reducing gender differences. This information can also reduce the gap in various aspects of teaching and learning in preschool. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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