Abstract
Literature on circle time emphasises benefits such as improved self-esteem, improvements in speaking and listening skills and social skills. However, evidence-based research is more limited and much of the available research is anecdotal. Whilst this paper does not offer a systematic evaluation of the impact of circle time on specific groups of children it does synthesise the key arguments in the literature. This paper concludes that is a need for more systematic research on the effects of circle time; particularly research that takes quantitative measures of gains in self-esteem.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 207-215 |
Journal | Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 10 Oct 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 10 Oct 2016 |
Keywords
- circle time
- intervention
- circle of friends
- behavioural