Abstract

PALMA, Míriam Stock. Childrens' representations about playing at school. Rev. Port. de Educação [online]. 2017, vol.30, n.2, pp.203-221. ISSN 0871-9187.  https://doi.org/10.21814/rpe.8243.

The purpose of this study was to understand children's representations about playing in different spaces at school, namely in the playground, in the classroom and in Physical Education class. From the analysis of the interviews with 106 children, aged between 5-12, who attended a public school in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, we verified that their favorite games were those which demanded body movement and were played in big groups during recess in the playground. Kindergarden children stated that they play in their classrooms, while Elementary School children said they don't play or play very little in their classrooms. Children play diverse games in Physical Education classes, many of which coincide with their favorite ones.

Keywords : Childhood; Play; Education.

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