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Karlidag, Ipek Özbay – International Journal of Progressive Education, 2021
The aim of the research is to determine pre-service preschool teachers' views on creating learning environments in preschool classrooms. Qualitative research methods were used in the research. The study group was composed of 35 pre-service preschool teachers. In this study, a semi-structured interview form was chosen as data collection tool. The…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Physical Environment, Preservice Teachers, College Seniors
Chang, Ya-Chih; Shire, Stephanie – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2019
This article provides practitioners with a guide to (1) understand the developmental emergence of play skills in young children to inform developmentally appropriate instructional decisions (e.g., toy choices); (2) set up the play space to support social play; and (3) use key strategies from an evidence-based intervention for young children with…
Descriptors: Play, Evidence Based Practice, Intervention, Autism
Chou, Mei-Ju – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2017
There has been a growing awareness of the contribution of play to the young children's learning and development. This study aims to investigate the implement of board games play on children's aesthetic experience and interpersonal understanding in Montessori and Constructivist classrooms. With the underlying framework follows a developmentally…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Educational Games, Aesthetics, Interpersonal Relationship
Schenke, Katerina; Nguyen, Tutrang; Watts, Tyler W.; Sarama, Julie; Clements, Douglas H. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2017
We examined whether African American students differentially responded to dimensions of the observed classroom-learning environment compared with non-African American students. Further, we examined whether these dimensions of the classroom mediated treatment effects of a preschool mathematics intervention targeted at students from low-income…
Descriptors: Mathematics Achievement, Racial Differences, African American Students, Classroom Environment
Denno, Dawn M.; Carr, Victoria; Bell, Susan Hart – Brookes Publishing Company, 2010
To prevent and resolve common behavior problems in young children, early childhood teachers need a full understanding of what's behind the behaviors and strategies that really work. This complete professional development package gives pre- and in-service educators the practical help they've been waiting for. Taking a "big picture"…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Young Children, Student Behavior, Early Childhood Education
Shiakou, Monica; Belsky, Jay – Early Education and Development, 2009
Research Findings: This study, undertaken in Nicosia, Cyprus, sought to evaluate some of the hypothesized developmental benefits of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) by investigating how the pedagogical attitudes and practices of Greek/Cypriot parents (n = 142) and teachers (n = 16) relate to 4- to 7-year-olds' (n = 142) social-emotional…
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Foreign Countries, Parent Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes
Kentucky State Dept. of Education, Frankfort. – 1991
This technical assistance paper answers the question, "How can quality education programs for young children be assured?" by addressing four issues: components of quality early childhood programs, measures to counteract pressures for inappropriate practices, types of early childhood programs, and program evaluation methods. The paper…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Classroom Environment, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Evaluation Criteria

Hart, Craig H.; Burts, Diane C.; Durland, Mary Ann; Charlesworth, Rosalind; DeWolf, Michele; Fleege, Pamela O. – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 1998
Investigated effect of classroom type (DAP versus DIP) on stress behaviors and activity participation of 102 preschool children as moderated by socioeconomic status (SES) and sex. Found twice the level of overall stress behavior in DIP classrooms, with lower SES children and males (during small motor/paper-and-pencil activities) exhibiting…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Predictor Variables

Conroy, Maureen A.; And Others – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1996
Discusses the importance of social skills in young children, and the need for "naturalistic" procedures rather than teacher direction to intervene in social development of children with disabilities. Presents strategies for supporting social behaviors in preschoolers that foster social skills development in areas including large- and…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Disabilities

La Paro, Karen M.; Sexton, David; Snyder, Patricia – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 1998
Used teacher questionnaires and observations of classroom practices and environment to examine program-quality characteristics in 58 community-based early-childhood settings serving at least one child with disabilities. Found that both segregated and inclusive settings had moderately good quality and were similar across measures of program…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Comparative Analysis, Day Care Centers
Reio, Thomas G., Jr.; Maciolek, C. Lynn; Weiss, Erin M. – 2002
Although there is considerable evidence that kindergartners in child-centered programs have more opportunities to increase prosocial behavior and are more internally motivated than children in basic skills programs, the efficacy of child-centered versus basic skills programs with regard to prosocial behavior has not been examined among preschool…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Basic Skills, Classroom Environment, Comparative Analysis
Rody, MaryAnn – Early Childhood News, 1995
Describes two child care administrators' visit to the model preschools in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Discusses the Reggio view of childhood and the structure and environment in a typical Reggio classroom. Notes how the larger cultural elements of Italy--community, history, and pride--are deeply rooted in the Reggio concept. (HTH)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Classroom Environment, Constructivism (Learning), Cultural Influences

Lowenthal, Barbara – Childhood Education, 1996
To help preschoolers with disabilities improve social interaction skills in inclusive classrooms, outlines seven effective practices: (1) systematic arrangement of classroom environment; (2) peer imitation; (3) teacher prompts; (4) group affection activities; (5) positive reinforcement by teachers; (6) peer-mediated interventions; and (7)…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cues, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Clarke-Stewart, K. Alison; Lee, Young; Allhusen, Virginia D.; Kim, Myoung Soon; McDowell, David J. – Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 2006
Ninety children from South Korea and 119 children from the United States were observed in early childhood programs, and differences in classroom environments and teachers' and children's behavior in the two countries were identified. In both countries, there was evidence that preschool education is guided by ideas about "developmentally…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Cultural Context, Classroom Environment
Dodge, Diane Trister; Kittredge, Bonnie – 2003
A well-ordered classroom promotes learning, helps build a classroom community, and frees teachers to observe and interact with children in positive ways. This videotape shows how classroom and outdoor environments can convey six positive messages for preschool children: (1) this is a good place to be; (2) you belong here as a valued member of the…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Developmentally Appropriate Practices