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Parent-Child Math Talk about Fractions during Formal Learning and Guided Play Activities
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Eason, Sarah H.; Ramani, Geetha B. – Child Development, 2020
This study examined parent-child math talk within three contexts (formal learning; guided play; unguided play) in order to identify characteristics of activities supporting high-quality math engagement. Seventy-two dyads of parents and 4- and 5-year-olds were observed using a set of toy foods; instructions and materials varied across conditions.…
Descriptors: Parent Child Relationship, Young Children, Mathematics Instruction, Parent Attitudes
The Longitudinal Effects of Early Language Intervention on Children's Problem Behaviors
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Curtis, Philip R.; Kaiser, Ann P.; Estabrook, Ryne; Roberts, Megan Y. – Child Development, 2019
Researchers examined whether a parent-implemented language intervention improved problem behaviors 1 year after intervention. Ninety-seven children with language delays (mean age at 12-month follow-up = 48.22 months) were randomized to receive Enhanced Milieu Teaching (EMT) language intervention or business as usual treatment. Twelve months after…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Intervention, Parent Child Relationship, Behavior Problems
Effects of Different Instructional Approaches on Young Children's Achievement and Motivation.
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Stipek, Deborah; And Others – Child Development, 1995
Compared attitudes of children in child-centered preschools and kindergartens with those of children in didactic, highly academic programs in terms achievement and motivation. Compared to children in child-centered programs, children in didactic programs rated their abilities significantly lower, had lower expectations for success on academic…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Education, Classroom Environment, Comparative Analysis