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Physical and Sensory Environment Interventions to Support Children's Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood Education and Care Settings: A Systematic Review
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Tamblyn, Andrea; Skouteris, Helen; North, Angela; Sun, Yihan; May, Tamara; Swart, Elaine; Godsman, Nicci; Blewitt, Claire – Early Child Development and Care, 2023
Interventions and programmes to support the development of preschool children's social and emotional skills are commonly used in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings. Research suggests the physical and sensory ECEC environment can influence children's social and emotional development. The aim of this paper was to evaluate the…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Child Care, Social Development, Emotional Development
Effectiveness of Peer-Mediated Interventions (PMIs) on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Systematic Review
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Aldabas, Rashed – Early Child Development and Care, 2020
The study aims to systematically review evidence on the effectiveness of peer-mediated interventions (PMIs) on children with ASD. A systematic review of English peer reviewed article journals was conducted. Only studies that had children with autism as participants and examined the effectiveness of PMIs in a school or home environment were…
Descriptors: Intervention, Program Effectiveness, Children, Autism
Early Childhood Educators Working with Children Who Have Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Parents: What Does the Literature Tell Us?
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Cloughessy, Kathy; Waniganayake, Manjula – Early Child Development and Care, 2014
Early childhood (EC) educators are expected to cater for all types of families from diverse backgrounds. Research involving EC educators and the spaces they create indicate the dominance of heteronormative practices. This silences programmes, policies, experiences and interactions that could reflect and support children with parents who identify…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Parents, Preschool Children, Homosexuality
Re-appraising Nursery Water Play.
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Tovey, Helen – Early Child Development and Care, 1993
Examines research that pertains to the use of space, time, and task activities in water play in nurseries. Identifies factors in water play which support quality play and learning. (BC)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment
Influences of Context on Early Writing Development.
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Brock, Dana R. – Early Child Development and Care, 1990
Addresses the following aspects of context: multidisciplinary perspectives and definitions of context, contextual shifts between the home and the school, contextual factors involved in the process of learning to write, and pedagogical implications for curriculum development. (CB)
Descriptors: Context Effect, Cultural Influences, Curriculum Development, Educational Environment
Violence and Young Children: Preventing Its Impact.
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Fontaine, Nancy S.; Green, Virginia P. – Early Child Development and Care, 1995
Examined the prevalence of violence and its impact on young children as a critical risk factor leading to dysfunctional behaviors and problems. Risk-and-resiliency theory reviewed within a model that facilitates the development of functional adaptive behaviors. Identifies the school as a resource for fostering resilience in children who are at…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), At Risk Persons, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment
Early Childhood Inclusion in the United States.
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Lowenthal, Barbara – Early Child Development and Care, 1999
Examines definitions of inclusion, mainstreaming, and integration, focusing on developments within the United States. Reviews legislation leading to inclusion, the debate about use of inclusion in early-childhood special education, and the rationale and research supporting inclusion. Describes factors necessary for successful inclusion, including…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Classroom Environment, Curriculum, Definitions