This paper depicts an ethnographic approach which attempted to enrich the contextual circumstance and meaning of meta-communication in the socio-dramatic play. A class of 5 year olds at K Day Care center in I city of Chon-buk province was selected as ...
This paper depicts an ethnographic approach which attempted to enrich the contextual circumstance and meaning of meta-communication in the socio-dramatic play. A class of 5 year olds at K Day Care center in I city of Chon-buk province was selected as the subject for this study. Fifteen preschoolers participated in research. Research questions were guided by the following questions: 1) What are the characteristics of the socio-dramatic play center. 2) What is the context in which meta-communication in socio-dramatic play appears and what does it mean in the understanding of socio-dramatic play. It was noted that 1) The socio-dramatic play area was arranged independently and the materials provided were insufficient. As well teacher`s support was passive. 2) The context in which meta-communication appeared in the observed socio-dramatic play were ① decision and re-decision of roles ② invitation to play contexts ③ establishment of imaginary contexts ④ modification of impertinent behaviors and roles ⑤ resolution of conflicts