The Value of Circle Time as an Intervention Strategy

Glazzard, Jonathan

Abstract

Literature on circle time emphasises benefits such as improved self-esteem, improvements in speaking and listening skills and social skills. However, evidence-based research is more limited and much of the available research is anecdotal. Whilst this paper does not offer a systematic evaluation of the impact of circle time on specific groups of children it does synthesise the key arguments in the literature. This paper concludes that is a need for more systematic research on the effects of circle time; particularly research that takes quantitative measures of gains in self-esteem.

Citation

Glazzard, J. (in press). The Value of Circle Time as an Intervention Strategy. Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, 6(2), 207-215. https://doi.org/10.5539/jedp.v6n2p207

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 29, 2016
• Online Publication Date: Oct 10, 2016
• Deposit Date: Oct 26, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 7, 2023
• Journal: Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology
• Print ISSN: 1927-0526
• Electronic ISSN: 1927-0534
• Publisher: Canadian Center of Science and Education (CCSE)
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 6
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 207-215
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.5539/jedp.v6n2p207
• Keywords: Circle time; Intervention; Circle of friends; Behavioural
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4425668