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@article{191089,
        author = {MS. MADHURI KHUSHAL ROKDE and MS. ARCHANA SURASKAR},
        title = {A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING IMPORTANCE OF PLAY AMONG MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLER CHILDREN IN SELECTED AREAS OF CITY”.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {5683-5688},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191089},
        abstract = {Background of the Study
Play was introduced, by Froebel as a means for learning. He used the notions of play, learning and work as three aspects of the child’s experiences in kindergarten. Play was strongly related to solving mathematical problems by dealing with various materials and tasks.Play is at the heart of childhood. It is a dynamic process that enables children to express themselves in their own ways, to get in touch with other children, to become socialized. In contrast to adults, is not an easy task for the children to express verbally their thoughts, their problems, their questions. Play therapy is defined as the systematic use of a theoretical model that establishes an interpersonal process, in which trained therapists use the therapeutic power of play to help children prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth. The International Play Association has a declaration of a child’s right to play which states, Children are the foundation of the world’s future. Children have played at all times throughout history and in all cultures. Play, along with the basic needs of nutrition, health, shelter, and education, is vital to develop the potential of all children. Play is communication and expression, combining thought and action; it gives satisfaction and a feeling of achievement. Play is instinctive, voluntary, and spontaneous. Play helps children develop physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Play is a means of learning to live, not a mere passing of time. Primary objectives were to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching about knowledge regarding importance of play among mothers of preschooler in selected areas of city. Secondary objectives to assess the pretest level of knowledge regarding importance of play among mothers of preschooler in selected areas of city. To assess the effectiveness of planned teaching about knowledge regarding importance of play among mothers of preschooler in selected areas of city. To determine the association between level of knowledge regarding importance of play with their selected demographic variables. Result were The comparison of pre test post test that in the pre-test, most participants (72; 68.57%) had average knowledge, while 30 (28.57%) had poor knowledge. Only 3 (2.86%) demonstrated a good level of understanding, and none scored in the excellent range.After the planned teaching program, a significant improvement was observed. In the post-test, 64 (60.95%) participants achieved a good score, and 39 (37.14%) reached the excellent level. Only 2 (1.90%) remained in the average category, and none remained in the poor level. The minimum score improved from 2 in the pre-test to 10 in the post-test. The maximum score increased from 11 to the full score of 20. The mean knowledge score rose significantly from 7.07 ± 1.75 to 16.15 ± 2.17, and the mean percentage score improved from 35.37% ± 8.74 to 80.76% ± 10.87.These findings indicate a substantial gain in knowledge following the educational intervention, demonstrating the effectiveness of the planned teaching program. The mean pre-test score was 6.79 ± 2.01, while the mean post-test score increased significantly to 15.03 ± 2.14, resulting in a mean difference of 8.24. The paired t-test value was 29.827, with a p-value < 0.0001, indicating a highly statistically significant improvement in knowledge scores after the intervention (p < 0.05). These results strongly suggest that the planned teaching program was effective in enhancing knowledge among mothers of preschool children regarding the importance of play.
The main conclusion from this study is that most of the mothers of under five children had inadequate and moderate level of knowledge and practice in pretest and they improved to moderate and adequate level of knowledge and practice in posttest. This shows the imperative need to understand the purpose of planned teaching programme regarding improving the knowledge and practice about play therapy among mothers of under five children.},
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        month = {January},
        }