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Analysis on Daily Routine Types Based on Daily Care Plans of Child Care Centers and the Characteristics of Child Care Programs According to Daily Routine Types

일일보육계획안에 따른 일과유형 분류 및 일과유형별 보육프로그램의 특성

  • Park, Chan Hwa (Kids-Sure Puruni Child Care Center) ;
  • Rha, Jong Hay (Department of Child Development & Guidance, Hannam University) ;
  • Kwon, Yeonhee (Department fo Early Childhood Education, Pukyong National University) ;
  • Choi, Mock Wha (Department of Child Development & Guidance, Hannam University)
  • Received : 2012.09.19
  • Accepted : 2012.12.06
  • Published : 2013.02.28
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Abstract

This study explores the types of daily routines in child care centers based on the time planned for indoor free choice activities, outdoor activities, group activities and nap/rest. The daily routine plans of 63 classes of 0 to 2-year-olds and 51 classes of 3 to 5-year-olds were cluster analyzed. Also, openness and closeness of child care programs as well as the most participated indoor/outdoor activities were examined using questionnaires developed for teachers. The results were as follows: First, teachers planned the most time for free play choice activity and comparatively less time for outdoor play during the day. Time for rest and naps were planned more for 0-2 year-olds whereas group activities were planned more for the 3-5 year-olds. Second, 3 daily routine types were found in the daily plans of child care centers, such as "Low-Activity Oriented," "Free Choice Activity Oriented" and "Group Activity Oriented" in 0 to 2-year-old classes and 3 to 5-year-old classes. Also, "Group Activity Oriented" type in 0 to 2-year-old classes showed more "closed" child care programs than the "Free Choice Activity Oriented" type. However, no difference was shown among the 3 types of daily routines in the openness and closeness of 3 to 5-year-old child care programs. Finally, all children, regardless of the types of daily routine, participated most in block activity and role play indoors and fixed-play equipment, sand play and free play outdoors.

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