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Heterogeneity in the Development of Executive Function: Evidence from Nationally Representative Data
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Reid, Jeanne L.; Ready, Douglas D. – Early Education and Development, 2022
Research Findings: The present study examined patterns of executive function (EF) development among socio-demographically diverse children in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade. Using nationally representative data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study Kindergarten Cohort: 2011, we estimated children's growth in working memory and…
Descriptors: Executive Function, Cognitive Development, Kindergarten, Primary Education
Generation Conservation: Children's Developing Folkbiological and Moral Conceptions of Protecting Endangered Species
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Ruckert, Jolina H. – Early Education and Development, 2016
Research Findings: This study investigated folkbiological concepts that structure children's moral reasoning regarding conservation. Participants (N = 52; 7- and 10-year-olds, gender balanced) were interviewed regarding their values, moral obligations, and rights concerns for endangered and extinct animals. Across the 2 ages, children drew on the…
Descriptors: Children, Childhood Attitudes, Knowledge Level, Conservation (Environment)
Home-Based Child Care Provider Education and Specialized Training: Associations with Caregiving Quality and Toddler Social-Emotional and Cognitive Outcomes
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Schaack, Diana D.; Le, Vi Nhuan; Messan Setodji, Claude – Early Education and Development, 2017
Research Findings: Although there has been considerable research on the associations between the qualifications of teachers in center-based settings and preschool-age children's developmental outcomes, very little is known about the relationships between home provider qualifications and the developmental outcomes of toddlers who attend licensed…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Caregiver Training, Toddlers, Children
Young Children's Changing Conceptualizations of Brain Function: Implications for Teaching Neuroscience in Early Elementary Settings
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Marshall, Peter J.; Comalli, Christina E. – Early Education and Development, 2012
Research Findings: Two exploratory studies explored young children's views of brain function and whether these views can be modified through exposure to a brief classroom intervention. In Study 1, children aged 4-13 years reported that the brain is used for "thinking," although older children were more likely than younger children to…
Descriptors: Intervention, Childhood Attitudes, Young Children, Biology
Neighborhood Poverty Impacts Children's Physical Health and Well-Being over Time: Evidence from the Early Development Instrument
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Cushon, Jennifer A.; Vu, Lan T. H.; Janzen, Bonnie L.; Muhajarine, Nazeem – Early Education and Development, 2011
Research Findings: The purpose of this study was to investigate how neighborhoods and neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage impact school readiness over time. School readiness was measured using the Early Development Instrument (EDI) for 3 populations of kindergartners in 2001, 2003, and 2005 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. EDI results…
Descriptors: Neighborhoods, School Readiness, Physical Health, Children
School Readiness Considered from a Neuro-Cognitive Perspective.
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Peterson, Rita W. – Early Education and Development, 1994
Examines research on the importance of understanding children's biological timetables for mind and brain development, and forces that can threaten this neurodevelopmental timetable during critical periods. Discusses the brain's adaptability, and focuses on the importance of knowledge derived from the study of special populations for understanding…
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages
Individual and Contextual Features of Developmental Approaches to Children with Disabilities.
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Hodapp, Robert M.; Kasari, Connie – Early Education and Development, 1998
Introduces this special journal issue by describing what developmental approaches are and how they can be applied to children with disabilities. Gives a short preview of the articles in the issue and raises future challenges for developmental research and intervention with young children with disabilities. (JS)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Development, Behavior Theories, Children