Evaluating the perceptions of school-aged children about game concept and game preferences

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This study was undertaken to examine if there are any differences in perceptions of the game concept, game preferences, and the reasons for playing of school-aged children according to same variables or not. This embedded multiple case study carried out with 20 boys and 20 girls (totally 40) between the ages of 7 and 11 years attending 1-5 grades of elementary school education in Konya-Turkey. In the study semi-structured interview technique has been used. Results of the study can be summarized as follows: The main criterion which the children use for deciding if an activity is a game or not is fun. Stress, obligatory in participation and adult management prevent the children to join the games in classes. Children generally perceived the games as their occupation. Game and toy preferences are forming by the gender stereo-types and age.

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Play , perception of play , play preferences , teaching through play

Mersin University Journal Of The Faculty Of Education

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Mersin University Journal Of The Faculty Of Education