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A recess evaluation with the players: taking steps toward participatory action research.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20544270     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This playground study conceptualizes recess as a time and space that belongs to students; their inclusion in this evaluation is a notable difference from other recess/playground research. The goal was to help elementary school students make the changes they felt were needed on their playground. After conducting structured observations and student and recess aide focus groups, a report was presented to all stakeholders, and recess changes were made. We seek to show how the process of being inclusive during the evaluation was not only valuable for determining problem definition and potential interventions, but was also necessary to determine the best methods for solutions, move toward second-order change, and to create a space to facilitate children's participation and empowerment.
Authors:
Julie Yunyi Ren; Regina Day Langhout
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of community psychology     Volume:  46     ISSN:  1573-2770     ISO Abbreviation:  Am J Community Psychol     Publication Date:  2010 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-16     Completed Date:  2010-11-30     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0364535     Medline TA:  Am J Community Psychol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  124-38     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Child
Child Psychology / methods*
Community-Based Participatory Research / methods*
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Focus Groups
Humans
Play and Playthings / psychology*
Psychology, Social / methods
Schools* / organization & administration
Students / psychology
Teaching
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