Korean Journal of Child Studies (아동학회지)

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Spatial Representation on the Part of Young Children according to Task Conditions

과제 제시방법에 따른 유아의 공간표상

  • 민미희 (서울대학교 아동가족학과 아동학전공) ;
  • 이순형 (서울대학교 아동가족학과)
  • Received : 2012.06.28
  • Accepted : 2012.10.05
  • Published : 2012.10.31
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of task conditions (physical similarity between the spatial product and the reference space, presentation place of the spatial product) on children's spatial representation. The participants consisted of 40 3-year-olds and 40 4-year-olds. The results of this study are as follows. Both 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds were capable of a greater degree of spatial representation when there was a high level of physical similarity between the spatial product and the reference space, and when the presentation place of the spatial product was in the reference space. 4-year-olds were capable of more accurate spatial representation than 3-year-olds. There was no significant difference in the children's spatial representation depending on the type of spatial product (scale model, map). The results revealed that the physical similarity between the spatial product and the reference space and the presentation place of the spatial product are essential in young children's spatial representation. Additionally, the results indicated that spatial representation of children develops gradually from when they are three to when they turn four.

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