Preschoolers' Funds of Knowledge Displayed Through Sociodramatic Play Episodes in a Bilingual Classroom |
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Authors: | Mari Riojas-Cortez |
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Institution: | (1) College of Education and Human Development, The University of Texas, San Antonio (Downtown Campus), 501 West Durango, San Antonio, Texas, 78207 |
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Abstract: | Funds of knowledge displayed by young children during sociodramatic play in a two-way bilingual preschool classroom are identified. Twelve preschoolers participated in a microethnographic study of children's language and culture in a small rural community of South Texas. The study sought to identify cultural elements or traits of Mexican American children exhibited during sociodramatic play. The cultural traits identified as funds of knowledge include language, values and beliefs, ways of discipline, and the value of education, among others. It is suggested for teachers to use sociodramatic play as a tool to observe children and learn about their funds of knowledge in order to implement a culturally reflective curriculum. |
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Keywords: | preschoolers Mexican American children sociodramatic play two-way bilingual classroom |
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