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Haft, Stephanie L.; Gys, Christopher L.; Bunge, Silvia; Uchikoshi, Yuuko; Zhou, Qing – Early Education and Development, 2022
Research Findings: Using two groups of dual language learners (DLLs), the current study examined links between two developmental constructs closely linked to school readiness: the home language environment (HLE) and executive function (EF). In a sample of 90 children (age range = 38-70 months, 59% girls) from either Mexican American (MA, N = 46)…
Descriptors: Mexican Americans, Chinese Americans, Preschool Children, Preschool Education
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Malloy, Caitlin – Early Education and Development, 2021
Research Findings: A substantial body of research has demonstrated social and academic benefits of sociodramatic play (SDP) for young children. However, substantially less research has explored the factors related to increased amounts of SDP occurring during free play, an activity time that comprises the greatest portion of the daily schedule in…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Drama, Play, Preschool Education
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White, Lisa J.; Fernandez, Veronica A.; Greenfield, Daryl B. – Early Education and Development, 2020
Research Findings: The increase in young Latino Dual Language Learners (DLLs) attending early care and education (ECE) programs has led to a focus on assessing classroom quality for DLLs, to evaluate the quality and impact of their early educational experiences. Experts have advocated for the use of multiple classroom observation tools (i.e.,…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, English Language Learners, Disadvantaged Youth, Preschool Education