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Peer reviewedKontos, Susan; Stevens, Robin – Young Children, 1985
Summarizes three recent studies which found relationships between the quality of day care centers and children's development. Also describes the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale and its effects when used by centers for self-evaluation. Discusses similar benefits of self-study resulting from the accreditation program of the National…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Educational Improvement
Peer reviewedWilcox-Herzog, Amanda; Kontos, Susan – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 1997
A study of 114 children examined the relationship of children's competence with objects and peers during free play with stimulating, involved teacher behavior; activity setting; as well as teacher and peer presence. Results are discussed in light of current research and theory on classroom practices designed to enhance children's development. (TJQ)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development
Peer reviewedDunn, Loraine; Kontos, Susan – Young Children, 1997
Reviews research on three issues related to the first edition of the developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children: (1) the prevalence of DAP; (2) teachers and parents beliefs about DAP and influence of beliefs on practice; and (3) how appropriate and inappropriate practice…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Download full textKontos, Susan; Fiene, Richard – 1985
In Pennsylvania compliance with state health and safety regulations for day care center licensing is monitored by administering the Child Development Program Evaluation (CDPE). This pilot study attempted to discover key indicators of day care center quality other than those measured on the CDPE and also to find out about the relationships between…
Descriptors: Certification, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development, Comparative Analysis
Dunn, Loraine; Kontos, Susan – 1997
Those who advocate for developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) do so based on the conviction that these classroom practices enhance children's development and facilitate learning. This ERIC Digest examines recent research on DAP and social-emotional and cognitive development, and describes what we have learned about DAP in early childhood…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Child Development, Childhood Needs, Classroom Environment
