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| Early Child Development and… | 5 |
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| Alles-White, Monica L. | 1 |
| Pearl, Peggy | 1 |
| Saunders, Ruth A. | 1 |
| Sigel, Irving E. | 1 |
| Tachiiri, Hajime | 1 |
| Welch, Patricia | 1 |
| Westheimer, Miriam | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 5 |
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| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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Peer reviewedSigel, Irving E.; Saunders, Ruth A. – Early Child Development and Care, 1983
Indicates types of decisions required for establishing a conceptual model for preschool programing and points out functions of articulated conceptual systems in program analysis. Issues concerning development are discussed, including assimilation/accommodation, the child and the environment, and change in behavior patterns. General principles,…
Descriptors: Developmental Programs, Early Childhood Education, Educational Principles, Inquiry
Peer reviewedWestheimer, Miriam – Early Child Development and Care, 1997
Describes a parent-focused, home-based early intervention program known as HIPPY, the Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters. Explains the program's basic philosophy and elaborates on programmatic tensions as it gains a national scope and presence. Offers an insider's view into a few inherent tensions and issues associated with home…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Early Intervention, Home Visits, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedAlles-White, Monica L.; Welch, Patricia – Early Child Development and Care, 1985
Identifies and discusses factors that affect the development of food preferences in preschool children, including familiarity, age, parents, peers, teachers, and programs designed to influence food habits. Makes recommendations to preschool and day care programs for creating an atmosphere conducive to trying new foods. (Author/DST)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Childhood Attitudes, Early Childhood Education, Eating Habits
Peer reviewedPearl, Peggy – Early Child Development and Care, 1997
Examines four categories of variables influencing the effectiveness of parent education programs for parents of gifted children: (1) content relevancy; (2) teaching techniques; (3) teacher characteristics; and (4) practical considerations. Makes specific suggestions to improve program effectiveness. Maintains that program planning should address…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Children, Gifted, Parent Child Relationship
Peer reviewedTachiiri, Hajime – Early Child Development and Care, 1996
Discusses early detection of hearing impairment in Japan with particular reference to the system used in Tokushima Prefecture. Suggests that a required screening of all children at 18 months of age resulted in 2 developments: (1) all the hard-of-hearing children were identified; and (2) public health nurses became more alert to hearing impairment…
Descriptors: Auditory Evaluation, Auditory Perception, Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification
