Selbstbildungsprozesse von und in Kindergruppen

The (social)constructivist perspective on self-regulated children's learning processes is still focussed on the unique individual. Although it is pointed out that young children's learning processes mostly take place in children's groups, a (social)constructivist perspective on children's groups does not exist. Based on the group analytic approach (S. H. Foulkes) the autor worked out specific aspects of self-regulation in children's groups, including the meaning of scene play. The teacher's role is discussed and it is shown that pedagogies based on constructivism are compatible with the group analytic approach.