2013, 9

Sobkin S.V., Skobelcina K.N., Ivanova A.I. Favorite books of modern preschoolers

2013, 9 p. 30–38

Skobelcina K.N. , Ivanova A.I. , Sobkin V.S.

312

The article presents the results of a poll of preschool children parents about the features of introduction of children to literature. It examines the issues relating to the place of reading in structure of family leisure time and of parents’ involvement in reading to the child. We also analyze the literary preferences of preschool children and describe the uniqueness of introduction to literature in preschool childhood.

Keywords: sociology of preschool childhood literary preferences of preschoolers introduction to literature family leisure

Kolominsky Y.L. Study of patterns of ontogeny of the individual in the Belarusian socio-psychological tradition

2013, 9 p. 40–45

Kolominsky Ya.L.

227

Presented paper highlights those areas of psychological research in Belarus, which are based on the ideas of L.S. Vygotsky’s social origins of higher mental functions, internalization of microsocial forms of interpersonal interactions as well as the social situation of development concept. Of particular importance are those sections of cultural-historical psychology, which contain the reasons that led to author’s program of research in the field of cultural studies and psychology. In the article main trends developing ideas of cultural-historical psychology of L.S. Vygotsky are presented.

Keywords: social situation of development psychological culture of personality types of interpersonal teacher interaction

Sinizina I.Y. Play approach to teaching of reading in preschool age

2013, 9 p. 46–50

Sinizina I.Y.

218

Play is a leading activity in preschool age. Recognizing this statement in theory, in practice many teachers, unfortunately, often forget about it. They use purely didactic games during work with children. Manuals devoted to the teaching of reading often simply state the tasks, which only refer to play, but do not give examples of practical situations. Thus play is underutilized and its main components ( imaginary situation , role taking, substitutions ) are virtually absent. As a result the pedagogical process is more like a study in elementary school . Some children at 6 years of age can learn in the frame of such didactics, but children of 3–5 years can not gain developmental results without play. In the article educational games in the form of role-play didactics are presented.

Keywords: reading playing ready for reading classes testing play technique for determining readiness for learning

Lindahl M.G., Folkesson A.-M. ICT in preschool: friend or foe? The significance of norms in a changing practice

2013, 9 p. 52–63

Lindahl M.G. , Folkesson A.-M.

203

Societal change and prescriptions in curricula demand a change in educational practice. This can create conflicts between practitioners’ usual practices (norms) and those prescribed by curricula. One example is the introduction of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into preschool practice. Hence, our aim is to analyse how norms are used as arguments for or against using computers in preschool practice. Data consist of naturalistic texts from 31 preschool teacher students revealing their experiences in attempting to embed computers into practice. Results show ambivalence to computer use. Two lines of arguments emerged: one embracing the new technology, the other rejecting this new technology. The following arguments were made to justify ICT in preschool: the child as a citizen, the competent child and the active child. Concern was expressed between the teacher’s need for control and the child’s need for independence and guidance.

Keywords: attitude norms computer preschool practice teacher role

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