幼児における身体による模倣の力 : 「まねしていいよ」と言える理由と援助の視点

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In studying the function of physical imitation, the paper takes into account both the child who imitates and the child who is imitated. It is set in the nursery school environment and is conducted with the belief that imitation among children is a mutual action of the body. This paper takes a holistic approach to discussing function of physical imitation among children. Discussing the function of physical imitation also leads to how care providers should perceive the action of imitation among children. In other words, it is the process of understanding the reason for encouraging children to imitate. The paper concludes that the function of physical imitation can be categorized as the following three: to activate physical communication with other, to deepen self awareness and understanding of others, and to encourage unique expressions. This paper also recommends how care providers could encourage physical imitation among children.
2010-12-20