The Effect of Improving Preschool Teacher/Child Ratios: An "Experiment in Nature.".

Smith, Anne B.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ395618

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Publication Date: 1988

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The Effect of Improving Preschool Teacher/Child Ratios: An "Experiment in Nature."

Smith, Anne B.; And Others

Early Child Development and Care, v41 p123-38 Dec 1988

Examines effects of an improved staff ratio in New Zealand kindergartens on interactions between children and teachers. The introduction of a third teacher was associated with a statistically significant reduction in children's negative behaviors directed to peers. (Author/BB)

Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Foreign Countries, Kindergarten Children, Peer Relationship, Preschool Education, Preschool Teachers, Student Behavior, Teacher Behavior, Teacher Influence, Teacher Student Ratio, Teacher Student Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: New Zealand

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