Supporting Socio-Dramatic Play in Preschools to Promote Shanghainese Development in Young Children

Abstract

Studies show that preschool children engaged in socio-dramatic play exhibit greater competence and interest in language development. Socio-dramatic play is utilized to maintain and develop Shanghainese in Shanghai preschools regarding Shanghainese teaching program. The purpose of this article is to examine preschool teachers’ use of socio-dramatic play in Shanhainese teaching program and to share recommendations for supporting Shanghainese development through socio-dramatic play as well.