2023
2.
Ralph, R, Code, J, Petrina, S
Measuring theory of mind (ToM) with preschool-aged children: storybooks and observations with iPads Journal Article
In: International Journal of Early Years Education, vol. 31, iss. 1, pp. 251-268, 2023.
Abstract | BibTeX | Altmetric | Tags: 21st century learning, educational technology, iPads, learning design, preschool, qualitative | Links:
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title = {Measuring theory of mind (ToM) with preschool-aged children: storybooks and observations with iPads},
author = {R Ralph and J Code and S Petrina},
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year = {2023},
date = {2023-01-01},
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pages = {251-268},
abstract = {Theory of Mind (ToM) is an individual’s ability to understand the cognitive states of others, including their desires, beliefs, and knowledge. ToM describes how children, by the age of four, understand how others may be thinking or feeling. It is the ability to understand the thinking or viewpoints of their peers. This paper will describe ToM levels with preschool-aged children (n = 5). The current research used a storybook task battery to measure children’s ToM, as well as developed observational measures, focused on three domains from the task battery. Results of this exploratory study indicate that three of the children had a high level of ToM while the other two were low, as they were not of age. Results also indicate that ToM was observed but challenging to measure as it is primarily an internal process. Future studies can use these suggested tools in conjunction to get a better understanding of ToM with groups preschool-aged children.},
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Theory of Mind (ToM) is an individual’s ability to understand the cognitive states of others, including their desires, beliefs, and knowledge. ToM describes how children, by the age of four, understand how others may be thinking or feeling. It is the ability to understand the thinking or viewpoints of their peers. This paper will describe ToM levels with preschool-aged children (n = 5). The current research used a storybook task battery to measure children’s ToM, as well as developed observational measures, focused on three domains from the task battery. Results of this exploratory study indicate that three of the children had a high level of ToM while the other two were low, as they were not of age. Results also indicate that ToM was observed but challenging to measure as it is primarily an internal process. Future studies can use these suggested tools in conjunction to get a better understanding of ToM with groups preschool-aged children.
2020
1.
Ralph, R, Pennefather, P, Code, J, Petrina, S
Too many apps to choose from: Using rubrics to select mobile apps for preschool Book Chapter
In: Papadakis, S, Kalogiannakis, M (Ed.): Mobile Learning Applications in Early Childhood Education, Chapter 2, pp. 20–38, Information Science Reference/IGI Global, 2020.
Abstract | BibTeX | Altmetric | Tags: 21st century learning, educational technology, learning design, mobile devices, preschool, qualitative, tablet technology | Links:
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title = {Too many apps to choose from: Using rubrics to select mobile apps for preschool},
author = {R Ralph and P Pennefather and J Code and S Petrina},
editor = {S Papadakis and M Kalogiannakis},
doi = {10.4018/978-1-7998-1486-3.ch002 },
year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
booktitle = {Mobile Learning Applications in Early Childhood Education},
pages = {20--38},
publisher = {Information Science Reference/IGI Global},
chapter = {2},
abstract = {Substantive research investigates the effects and impacts of tablets, in particular iPads, on children’s education, but few papers discuss support for teachers in deciding which iPad applications can be integrated into the classroom. Even fewer articles are directed towards application developers. This chapter explores two standards for choosing apps for children\textemdashthe four-pillar model of Hirsh-Pasek et al. (2015) and the rubric for the evaluations of educational apps for preschool children (REVEAC) by Papadakis, Kalogiannakis, and Zaranis (2017). This chapter draws from two standards for choosing iPad applications for young children in the classroom and through analysis of two applications will propose the REVEAC for educators and developers while also suggesting specific features that developers could consider when targeting children under 5 years old in educational contexts. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)},
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Substantive research investigates the effects and impacts of tablets, in particular iPads, on children’s education, but few papers discuss support for teachers in deciding which iPad applications can be integrated into the classroom. Even fewer articles are directed towards application developers. This chapter explores two standards for choosing apps for children—the four-pillar model of Hirsh-Pasek et al. (2015) and the rubric for the evaluations of educational apps for preschool children (REVEAC) by Papadakis, Kalogiannakis, and Zaranis (2017). This chapter draws from two standards for choosing iPad applications for young children in the classroom and through analysis of two applications will propose the REVEAC for educators and developers while also suggesting specific features that developers could consider when targeting children under 5 years old in educational contexts. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)
