Action Research on the Utilization of Hallway Space to Support Young Children’s Play

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the changes in play and young children's behaviors by utilizing hallway space as an extension of classroom area.
• Conducted action research with 18 children aged 4 from a public preschool from September 19 to December 26, 2024.
• Data collection involved participant observation, discussions, reflective journals, and peer teacher consultations.
• Analyzed data using categorization processes.
• Play transcended spatial limitations by transitioning between classroom and hallway, indicating continuity and expansion.
• Changes in play spaces led to a more open restructuring of participation, diversifying interaction styles across classes and ages.
• Children's ability to make judgments and decisions during play planning and space restructuring became more pronounced.

Abstract