Superhero play among preschool children
Graduation Date
2008
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Other
Program
Thesis (M.A.)--Humboldt State University, Education, 2008
Committee Chair Name
Ann Diver-Stamnes
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
Superhero play, Preschool children, Humboldt State University -- Theses -- Education
Abstract
In this microethnographic case study, the narrative superhero play scripts and stories of twenty-one four-to-five-year-old children were collected while children were engaged in naturalistic play within their preschool classroom. In addition, five of these children were selected to be interviewed based on interest and engagement in superhero play. The research was gathered in order to do a content analysis of the themes preschool children address while engaged in and narrating superhero play. The intent of the research was to authentically understand the underlying meanings that are associated with superhero play in order to inform the practice and curriculum development of teachers that can better fulfill the needs of children who engage in this area of play.
Recommended Citation
Stone, Alissa L., "Superhero play among preschool children" (2008). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 1092.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/1092
https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/m900nw75z