Engaging Community Partners to Enrich Preschoolers Learning Experiences with Dramatic Inquiry

Authors

Kathleen M. Farrand, Arizona State University at the Tempe CampusFollow
Wendy Peia Oakes, Arizona State UniversityFollow
Megan Troxel DeegFollow
Katelyn Jaworksi, i.d.e.a. MuseumFollow
Veronica Leon, Therapy BuildersFollow

DOI

10.5703/1288284317762

Abstract

Interdisciplinary teams of adults are needed to enhance the capacity of schools to provide the most appropriate educational experiences for young children who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities (Division for Early Childhood, 2014). When educators, families, and community partners connect around shared goals, we begin to reimagine instructional opportunities and create more equitable access to educational resources for children and families. We share insights from community partners who participated in a collaborative dramatic inquiry study designed to enrich preschoolers’ learning experiences and serve children and families.

Recommended Citation

Farrand, Kathleen M.; Oakes, Wendy Peia; Deeg, Megan Troxel; Jaworksi, Katelyn; and Leon, Veronica (2023) "Engaging Community Partners to Enrich Preschoolers Learning Experiences with Dramatic Inquiry," Journal of the Arts and Special Education: Vol. 3 : Iss. 1, Article 6.
DOI: 10.5703/1288284317762
Available at: https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/jase/vol3/iss1/6