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Influences of Gender and Socioeconomic Status on Children's Use of Robotics in Early Childhood Education: A Systematic Review
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Su, Jiahong; Yang, Weipeng; Zhong, Yuchun – Early Education and Development, 2023
Research Findings: This review focuses on the use of robotics in early childhood education (ECE), addressing gender and socioeconomic status (SES) differences in young children's robotics learning. This review systematically evaluates, synthesizes, and displays the research designs, robotic toys, data collection instruments, research methods, and…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Socioeconomic Status, Robotics, Early Childhood Education
The Development of Children's Oral Narratives across Contexts
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Schick, Adina; Melzi, Gigliana – Early Education and Development, 2010
Research Findings: Children across cultures begin the process of becoming literate well before they begin formal schooling. The early narratives children share in conversation with others lay the foundation for various academic and nonacademic aspects of school readiness. Practice or Policy: The present review synthesizes the major work conducted…
Descriptors: Young Children, Child Development, Story Telling, Interpersonal Communication
Parent-Infant Rough Play: Its Cultural Specificity.
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Roopnarine, Jaipaul; And Others – Early Education and Development, 1992
Discusses the salience of father-infant rough play in some countries and presents data on the physical play interactions of 34 Indian mothers and fathers with their 1 year olds. The data suggest that fathers do not have a greater propensity than mothers for rough play and that rough play may be culture specific. (Author/LB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cultural Differences, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
Early Peer Interaction: A Research Agenda.
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Brownell, Celia A.; Hazen, Nancy – Early Education and Development, 1999
Proposes and briefly discusses several hypotheses concerning the unique developmental status of peer relations in the first three years of life. Analyzes the meaning of individual differences in very early peer competencies. Suggests that developmental differences in peer relations might translate into hypotheses regarding early individual…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Child Development, Comparative Analysis, Individual Differences
School Readiness Considered from a Neuro-Cognitive Perspective.
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Peterson, Rita W. – Early Education and Development, 1994
Examines research on the importance of understanding children's biological timetables for mind and brain development, and forces that can threaten this neurodevelopmental timetable during critical periods. Discusses the brain's adaptability, and focuses on the importance of knowledge derived from the study of special populations for understanding…
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages
Children, Families and Change: International Perspectives. Preface to the Special Issue.
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Swadener, Elizabeth Blue; Bloch, Marianne N. – Early Education and Development, 1997
Provides several contextual and theoretical frameworks through which to make connections between the articles in this special issue, which examine global trends affecting children and their families in rapidly changing environments. Discusses how cross-national perspectives on issues affecting children and their families are becoming increasingly…
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Comparative Analysis, Cultural Differences