NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 6 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Jeon, Lieny; Buettner, Cynthia K.; Hur, Eunhye – Early Education and Development, 2016
Research Findings: This exploratory study identified preschool teacher quality profiles in early childhood education settings using 9 indicators across teachers' professional background, observed process quality, and job attitudes toward teaching (e.g., job-related stress, satisfaction, and intention to leave the job). The sample consisted of 96…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Early Childhood Education, Teacher Effectiveness, Educational Quality
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Fuligni, Allison Sidle; Howes, Carollee; Lara-Cinisomo, Sandraluz; Karoly, Lynn – Early Education and Development, 2009
Research Findings: This article presents a naturalistic investigation of the patterns of formal education, early childhood education training, and mentoring of a diverse group of urban early childhood educators participating in the Los Angeles: Exploring Children's Early Learning Settings (LA ExCELS) study. A total of 103 preschool teachers and…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Preschool Teachers, Professional Development, Child Caregivers
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Domitrovich, Celene E.; Gest, Scott D.; Gill, Sukhdeep; Jones, Damon; DeRousie, Rebecca Sanford – Early Education and Development, 2009
Research Findings: This study examined factors associated with process and content outcomes of the training provided in the context of Head Start REDI (Research based Developmentally Informed), a preschool curriculum designed to enhance the quality of interactions (social-emotional and language-literacy) between teachers and children. REDI…
Descriptors: Preschool Curriculum, Program Effectiveness, Professional Development, Performance Factors
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Lieber, Joan; Butera, Gretchen; Hanson, Marci; Palmer, Susan; Horn, Eva; Czaja, Carol; Diamond, Karen; Goodman-Jansen, Gretchen; Daniels, Janese; Gupta, Sarika; Odom, Samuel – Early Education and Development, 2009
Research Findings: There is growing evidence that specific, teacher-led instruction and innovative instructional activities can lead to higher levels of achievement in literacy and in mathematics for young children at risk. There is limited research evidence, however, identifying professional development interventions that are effective in…
Descriptors: Preschool Curriculum, Professional Development, Teaching Methods, Curriculum Implementation
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Koh, Serene; Neuman, Susan B. – Early Education and Development, 2009
Research Findings: The purpose of this mixed methods study was to examine the efficacy of a practice-based approach to professional development for family child care providers working in low-income communities. This approach included a literacy coaching component that anchors knowledge in practice. One hundred and twenty-eight family child care…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Child Care, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Downer, Jason T.; Locasale-Crouch, Jennifer; Hamre, Bridget; Pianta, Robert – Early Education and Development, 2009
Research Findings: This article is a natural follow-up to intent-to-treat findings indicating that the MyTeachingPartner Consultancy, inclusive of online video resources and Web-mediated consultation, improved the quality of pre-K teachers' interactions with children. This study takes a close look at implementation fidelity within the effective…
Descriptors: Intervention, Teacher Characteristics, Professional Development, Consultation Programs