Fornative Expressive Behavior in Children's (4 years old and 5 year-old) Artistic Play Activities

2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26780506
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Education on school subjects and activities
• Research Institution: Shiga University (2016-2017); Osaka Ohtani University (2014-2015)
• Principal Investigator: MURATA Toru 滋賀大学, 教育学部, 准教授 (30469473)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2018-03-31
• Keywords: 図画工作 / 造形表現 / 幼児教育 / 相互行為分析 / 意味生成 / 探究 / 造形遊び / エピソード記述

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study aimed to clarify the process of children's formative expressive behavior. The observation and video analysis yielded several conclusions.
First, it was observed that during the creative activity, the children used the tools and materials in original ways to create a variety of shapes. This behavior demonstrates characteristics of self-identity growth. Second, the activity consisted of three core elements: relationship with the teacher; relationship with friends, materials, and events; and relationship with society and culture. These three elements can have the relationship of an interaction. Third, children became aware of problems and tried to explore solutions thereof. Fourth, children’s exploratory behavior occurred in relationships amongst themselves where they received and created values and problems.

Free Research Field

教科教育学(図画工作、美術)、保育内容(造形表現)