A study designed to replicate teacher values considered five domains: use of space, use of time, patterns of teacher-child interaction, materials and activities, and parent-teacher interactions. The program had an approximately even balance between the use of a cultural transmission model and a developmental model. (LB)

Describes an alternative method for identifying exemplary practices in early childhood education programs. In this approach, parents and practitioners identify exemplary practices after coming to know the practices and the context in which they operate through observation, interview, and document review. Discusses methodological issues raised by…