Project title:
Fostering theory of mind through early story writing – an interventional study in Year 2
“This study is exploring a gap in research in relation to the potential roles of early text composition skills in supporting children’s Theory of Mind.”
Researcher:
Dr Sofia Guimaraes
Faculty of Education
University of Roehampton
Project proposal:
This study is exploring a gap in research in relation to the potential roles of early text composition skills in supporting children’s Theory of Mind (ToM) and has been assessing if regular story writing in Year 2 supports children’s Theory of Mind while having a beneficial impact on reading comprehension. Data has been collected and a positive relationship established with year 2 teachers to evaluate the progress children are making with reading, with a conference in September 2023.
Photo by Marcos Paulo Prado on Unsplash
Themes:
Enabling transformational change
Encouraging the arts
Seeking justice
Promoting wellbeing
Nurturing rooted communities
Thinking globally
Amplifying voices