Action Possibilities Enhancing the Spiritual Wellbeing of Young Children
Applying Affordance Theory to the Godly Play Room
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4314443 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Brendan Hyde (0000-0003-3633-5366, Deakin University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Pages | 1202 |
| Publication date | 2022-12-10 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel13121202 |
| OpenAlex | W4311133951 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 17 |
Godly Play is an approach to religious education for young children between the ages of three and eight. The Godly Play room, modelled on Montessori's prepared environment, provides opportunities for young children to respond to Sacred stories, Parables and Liturgical actions presented by the Storyteller through art using any of the materials available to them. However, there is a paucity of research into how different spatial affordances may enhance opportunities for spiritual development in the Godly Play room. This article examines the Godly Play room through the lens of affordance theory. It applies elements of the notion of affordances to three documented anecdotes of Godly Play storytellers to show how particular action possibilities enhance opportunities for spiritual development and wellbeing. The analysis highlights the importance of the Storyteller's guidance, the readily accessible materials, and the dedicated space in which Godly Play is undertaken
Aesthetics · Affordance · Art · Cognitive psychology · Sociology · Computer Science · Diverse Education Studies and Reforms · Education Methods and Practices · Indigenous and Place-Based Education · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
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| Citations per year | 1.67 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |