Properties of Social Games and Social Interactions of a Special Needed Child in Inclusive Preschool Education
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to analyze a special needed children’s social play and properties
of social interactions. The study was a descriptive qualitative research. Case study approach
was applied and time intervals used to determine the behaviors. 1200 minutes of free play
episodes were tape recorded and five minutes time intervals were used. Results revealed that
a child with cognitive delay play less group play (521) comparing to her peers. Considerately
intensive parallel play had been observed (%50). Even though her isolated play rate (%17)
came after the group and parallel play, it was also high considering her age level. Results
related to social play properties indicated that she often interacts with adults (%44). Her
interactions often developed as a respond (%49) to interaction attempts. Even though her
emotional status were mostly positive (%59) in interactions, she was not engaged in any
interactions %33 of the time. Her interactions showed some development (%40) yet, she also
had a high level of repetition (%27). These results and disadvantages are typical for special
needed children however it has been found that the components of social interaction and
group play can be used to improve her social abilities
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Details
Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
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Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
March 19, 2016
Submission Date
May 19, 2013
Acceptance Date
June 15, 2013
Published in Issue
Year 1970 Volume: 2 Number: 3