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Playgroup Families’ Experiences of Play-Based Remote Learning

Playgroup Families’ Experiences of Play-Based Remote Learning This qualitative study aimed to investigate enablers and barriers facing community-playgroup families in the provision of play opportunities for children throughout periods of lockdown restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study used a capabilities approach, focussing specifically on the concepts of resources, capabilities and functionings. Using case study methodology, the study comprised two case studies and involved five community-playgroup families. Data methods included semi-structured interviews with playgroup families and the use of audio data from Zoom™ workshops conducted with families in each case study. A thematic approach to data analysis identified seven themes characterising identified enablers and barriers. These were: internet and networked technologies, ideas and information, routines and structure, relationships, space, everyday life, and support. Implications for how playgroups can support children and families in post pandemic times are discussed. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Australasian Journal of Early Childhood SAGE

Playgroup Families’ Experiences of Play-Based Remote Learning

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Publisher
SAGE
Copyright
© The Author(s) 2022
ISSN
1836-9391
eISSN
1839-5961
DOI
10.1177/18369391221139316
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Abstract

This qualitative study aimed to investigate enablers and barriers facing community-playgroup families in the provision of play opportunities for children throughout periods of lockdown restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study used a capabilities approach, focussing specifically on the concepts of resources, capabilities and functionings. Using case study methodology, the study comprised two case studies and involved five community-playgroup families. Data methods included semi-structured interviews with playgroup families and the use of audio data from Zoom™ workshops conducted with families in each case study. A thematic approach to data analysis identified seven themes characterising identified enablers and barriers. These were: internet and networked technologies, ideas and information, routines and structure, relationships, space, everyday life, and support. Implications for how playgroups can support children and families in post pandemic times are discussed.

Journal

Australasian Journal of Early ChildhoodSAGE

Published: Jun 1, 2023

Keywords: playgroups; families; play; parents; COVID-19

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