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Transitional Programs: Boom or Bane?

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Brewer, Jo Ann – Young Children, 1990

Discusses the maturationist, behaviorist, and cognitive interactionist views of transitional programs. Research on transitional programs and possible effects of such programs on kindergarten and first grade classes is discussed. (BG)

Descriptors: Behaviorism, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Theories, Elementary School Students

Retaining Children: Is It the Right Decision?

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Nason, R. Beth – Childhood Education, 1991

Reviews research concerning the effects of retention of kindergarten and first grade students and alternatives to such retention. (BB)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers