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Anggoro, Florencia K.; Dubosarsky, Mia; Kabourek, Sarah – Education Sciences, 2021
In the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), problem-solving skills are part of science and engineering practices for K-12 students in the United States. Evaluating these skills for the youngest learners is difficult due to the lack of established measures. This paper reports on our process of developing an observation instrument to measure…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Preschool Education, Preschool Children, Observation
Kinzie, Mable B.; Whittaker, Jessica Vick; Williford, Amanda P.; DeCoster, Jamie; McGuire, Patrick; Lee, Youngju; Kilday, Carolyn R. – Grantee Submission, 2014
"MyTeachingPartner--Math/Science" ("MTP-MS") is a system of two curricula (math and science) plus teacher supports designed to improve the quality of instructional interactions in pre-kindergarten classrooms and to scaffold children's development in mathematics and science. The program includes year-long curricula in these…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Mathematics Instruction, Science Instruction
Freund, Carol A. – 1989
A lead teacher in a privately-owned preschool designed and implemented a peace education program. Primary goals of the practicum used were to provide developmentally appropriate experiences for: (1) increasing understanding of being a peacemaker; (2) gaining respect for nature and the environment; (3) showing compassion toward the exceptional…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Curriculum Development, Environmental Education, Peace
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Rasala, Sue M. – Young Children, 1989
Recounts the development and implementation of a new language and literature program into the kindergarten curriculum at the Lincoln-Eliot School in Newton, Massachusetts. (BB)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Curriculum Development, Kindergarten, Kindergarten Children
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Davis, Susan S.; And Others – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1983
A curriculum was designed to give preschool caregivers basic nutrition background through a programed self-instructional unit; incorporate nutrition education into existing parts of a typical preschool day; and provide learning activities designed to help preschoolers relate food/nutrients to health. Development of materials, caregivers'…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Learning Activities, Nutrition
Peterson, Julie Penshorn – 1993
A study sought to determine whether or not parents felt that education in nonviolent living skills was important to their choice of a preschool for their child. Questionnaires were distributed to parents at four preschools and to parents of children attending a test site preschool with a peace studies program. A teacher focus group was also…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Curriculum Development, Daily Living Skills, Parent Attitudes
Spielberger, Julie; Baker, Stephen; Winje, Carolyn – Chapin Hall Center for Children, 2008
This report summarizes findings from the second year of an implementation study of the Early Childhood Cluster Initiative (ECCI). ECCI is a prekindergarten program in ten elementary schools and a community child care center in Palm Beach County, based on the design of the High/Scope Perry Preschool model. The initiative is characterized by low…
Descriptors: School Schedules, Curriculum Development, Parent Participation, Preschool Children
Spielberger, Julie; Baker, Stephen; Winje, Carolyn – Chapin Hall Center for Children, 2008
This publication reports findings from the second year of an implementation study of the Early Childhood Cluster Initiative (ECCI). ECCI is a prekindergarten program in ten elementary schools and a community child care center in Palm Beach County, based on the design of the High/Scope Perry Preschool model. The initiative is characterized by low…
Descriptors: School Schedules, Curriculum Development, Parent Participation, Preschool Children
Beckman, Sandra – 1993
Daycare directors in northern Canada, with little or no post-secondary education, face the difficulties of programming for children from diverse cultures. Directors often feel isolated in their small communities, and a lack of programming expertise and early childhood development training for them has become a concern. This practicum designed,…
Descriptors: Administrators, Child Caregivers, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development
Carr, Margaret; Peters, Sally; Davis, Keryn; Bartlett, Claire; Bashford, Nadine; Berry, Paula; Greenslade, Susie; Molloy, Sue; O'Connor, Nikki; Simpson, Mere; Smith, Yvonne; Williams, Tina; Wilson-Tukaki, Andrea – Teaching and Learning Research Initiative, 2008
The overarching aim of this research in the proposal was the following: In a number of early childhood centres and early years school classrooms that have already begun to explore in this area, to investigate effective pedagogy designed to develop five learning competencies over time. This project was developed in response to curriculum reform in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preschool Teachers, Government Role, Educational Policy
Spielberger, Julie; Goyette, Paul – Chapin Hall Center for Children, 2006
This report summarizes findings from the first year of an implementation study of the Early Childhood Cluster Initiative (ECCI). ECCI is a prekindergarten program in ten elementary schools and a community child care center in Palm Beach County, based on the design of the High/Scope Perry Preschool model. The initiative is characterized by low…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Parent Participation, Preschool Children, Parent School Relationship
Baroody, Christie – Online Submission, 2006
The field of early childhood holds promising keys to unlocking many of the mysteries in learning. Educators in the field, given the right tools, have the potential to have a profound impact on the long-term success of their students. The design of this curriculum comes directly out of the incredible possibilities set in motion while exploring…
Descriptors: Preschool Curriculum, Multiple Intelligences, Emotional Intelligence, Practicums
Spielberger, Julie; Goyette, Paul – Chapin Hall Center for Children, 2006
This publication reports findings from the first year of an implementation study of the Early Childhood Cluster Initiative (ECCI). ECCI is a prekindergarten program in ten elementary schools and a community child care center in Palm Beach County, based on the design of the High/Scope Perry Preschool model. The initiative is characterized by low…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Parent Participation, Preschool Children, Parent School Relationship