Comparative Analysis of the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of First to Third Grade Teachers of Private and Public Schools Toward Free Play
Issue Date
2-2021
Abstract
With limited studies that focus on middle childhood education and free play, this study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) related to free play of 120 early grade schoolteachers in private and public schools of Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines. The data were gathered via self-administered questionnaire. The study used descriptive and statistical means to analyze data. Findings show that teachers have knowledge on free play; however, there were negative attitudes toward play, and play was not practiced. Thus, teachers and education administrators are recommended to make adjustments for teachers’ pedagogical advancement on play in middle childhood.
Source or Periodical Title
Journal of Education
ISSN
0022-0574
Document Type
Article
Language
English
Subject
early grade teachers, free play, middle childhood, private and public schools
Recommended Citation
Feliciano, C.J.O., Dy, M.F.R. (2021). Comparative Analysis of the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of First to Third Grade Teachers of Private and Public Schools Toward Free Play. Journal of Education. 002205742199624. 10.1177/0022057421996241.
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.1177/0022057421996241
Digital Copy
yes
En – AGROVOC descriptors
FREE PLAY; MIDDLE CHILDHOOD; EARLY GRADE TEACHERS; PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS