Event Title
How a Play Class Impacts Caregiver Child Interactions
Location
CSU Ballroom
Start Date
21-4-2014 2:00 PM
End Date
21-4-2014 3:30 PM
Student's Major
Family Consumer Science
Student's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Mentor's Name
Heather Von Bank
Mentor's Email Address
heather.von-bank@mnsu.edu
Mentor's Department
Family Consumer Science
Mentor's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Description
The purpose of this study was to collect data from previous students who took “The Benefits of Play and Child Development” class at MSU Mankato. Our goal was to see if the students use the information from this class in their everyday lives when interacting with children. We used a 5-point Likert Scale to determine the participants gained knowledge from the play class and if it impacted their playful interactions with children in their home and work environments. Participants’ opinions about play and the importance of play as a caregiver were questioned as well. We also asked participants open-ended questions about their personal experiences and understanding of play. Results will shed light on students understanding of play and how this knowledge has affected their behaviors and interactions with children and families.
How a Play Class Impacts Caregiver Child Interactions
CSU Ballroom
The purpose of this study was to collect data from previous students who took “The Benefits of Play and Child Development” class at MSU Mankato. Our goal was to see if the students use the information from this class in their everyday lives when interacting with children. We used a 5-point Likert Scale to determine the participants gained knowledge from the play class and if it impacted their playful interactions with children in their home and work environments. Participants’ opinions about play and the importance of play as a caregiver were questioned as well. We also asked participants open-ended questions about their personal experiences and understanding of play. Results will shed light on students understanding of play and how this knowledge has affected their behaviors and interactions with children and families.
Recommended Citation
Cords, Amy; Alexa VanSickle; and Stephanie Feldman. "How a Play Class Impacts Caregiver Child Interactions." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 21, 2014.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2014/poster_session_B/22
