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Direct linkKluczniok, Katharina; Anders, Yvonne; Sechtig, Jutta; Rossbach, Hans-Guenther – Early Child Development and Care, 2016
As a result of public discussions regarding Germany's standing on international rankings of student achievement, increased attention was focused on enhancing cognitive stimulation in preschools. There are some concerns that preschool curricula that focus more on cognitive stimulation rather than on socio-emotional skills might neglect the…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Academic Education, Social Development, Emotional Development
Sanz, Maria Teresa; Menendez, Javier – Early Child Development and Care, 2010
This article reviews studies evaluating the effectiveness of two types of early intervention programmes for babies with Down's syndrome (DS). Evaluation of self-help early intervention programmes was done with two types of training with the parents: in the first the parents learned the training programme from observing the clinician, and in the…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Down Syndrome, Parent Education, Daily Living Skills
Tuason, Ma. Teresa; Marcetic, Andjela; Roberts, Shavaun; Stuart, Karly; Rearick, Jessica – Early Child Development and Care, 2009
The Refuge is an after-school care programme in the southeastern USA that caters to the academic and psychological needs of impoverished African-American children. This study evaluated the Refuge through interviews with staff, small group discussions with children and persistent observation. By evaluating the after-school care services they…
Descriptors: Psychological Needs, Poverty, Family Relationship, Student Attitudes
Powell, L. A.; Barlow, J. H. – Early Child Development and Care, 2007
The aim of the study was to assess the Training and Support Programme (TSP) among parents of children with ataxia. Twenty-seven parents and their children completed the TSP. Data were collected by home record sheets and observation sheets completed by parents and therapists, respectively, and telephone interviews with 10 parents. Benefits reported…
Descriptors: Social Networks, Parent Attitudes, Parent Education, Physical Disabilities
Peer reviewedHuntley, Jill – Early Child Development and Care, 2001
Examines 10 early childhood services in South Australia, using a model of process-oriented quality. Presents results related to information strategies, communication processes, relationships between family and staff, participation in curriculum, and effectiveness of the model. Discusses staff role in achieving high quality. Asserts that the…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Quality, Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Communication
Peer reviewedWolfe, Randi B.; Haddy, Lana – Early Child Development and Care, 2001
Qualitative methods were used to examine the dynamics underlying reported benefits and outcomes of parent education. Findings suggest that the program can lead to significant, transformative learning and enhanced personal empowerment. Group format can provide social support to isolated parents. Overall experience can result in deeper understanding…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Interviews, Knowledge Level, Outcomes of Education
