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Children's Mathematical Engagement Based on Their Awareness of Different Coding Toys' Design Features
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Joseph S. Kozlowski – ProQuest LLC, 2022
Tangible coding toys have been promulgated as useful learning tools for young children to learn computer science and mathematics concepts and skills. Although research shows coding toys can support mathematics for early childhood aged children, little is known about the specific design features of coding toys that afford mathematical thinking…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Young Children, Coding, Toys
The Development of Computational Thinking Skills in Young Children
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Emily Vera Relkin – ProQuest LLC, 2022
This study explores how children from two to nine years of age develop Computational Thinking (CT) skills. The term "CT" denotes a set of cognitive processes that are useful for framing and solving problems using computers and other information processing agents. Acquisition of CT skills is traditionally associated with learning to code…
Descriptors: Young Children, Computation, Thinking Skills, Skill Development
Parental Engagement Using Effective Communication for K-2 Students in an Urban School
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Bradley, Lynn Renee' – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Parental involvement is a factor in student achievement. Low parental engagement at home and school has created a problem in an urban elementary school. Guided by Epstein's 6 types of parental involvement, the purpose of this case study was to examine and describe the perspectives of 17 parents of K-2 students in an urban school in Michigan. Few…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Urban Schools, Elementary School Students, Young Children
Interactive Reading Experiences of African American Fathers and Social Fathers and Their 4- and 5-Year-Old Children
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Jackson, Clarissa R. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to investigate the patterns of book choice and interaction during book reading sessions of six African American fathers and social fathers and their 4- to 5-year-old children. The fathers/social fathers selected and read aloud expository text, narrative text, and poetry to their children while…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Reading Material Selection, Childrens Literature, Books
Culture and Early Language Development: Implications for Assessment and Intervention
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Parada, Patricia M. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The purpose of this qualitative study--"Culture and Early Language Development: Implications for Assessment and Intervention"--was to explore and describe the perceptions and beliefs of Salvadoran mothers of low socioeconomic status regarding the language development of their young children in order to identify cultural variations in…
Descriptors: Low Income, Socioeconomic Status, Case Studies, Qualitative Research
A Study of Young Children's Metaknowing Talk: Learning Experiences with Computers
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Choi, Ji-Young – ProQuest LLC, 2010
This research project was undertaken in a time of increasing emphasis on the exploration of young children's learning and thinking at computers. The purpose of this study was to describe and interpret the characteristics of metaknowing talk that occurred during learning experiences with computers in a kindergarten community of learners. This…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Grounded Theory, Qualitative Research, Learning Activities