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Peer reviewedJacobson, Leonard I.; Greeson, Larry E. – Child Development, 1972
In the follow-up study, most of the initial gains in IQ resulting from program participation were retained. (Authors/MB)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Data Analysis, Economically Disadvantaged, Followup Studies
Peer reviewedJacobson, Leonard I.; And Others – Child Development, 1971
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Economically Disadvantaged, Intellectual Development
Peer reviewedMartin, Sandra L.; And Others – American Journal of Public Health, 1990
Preschoolers at high risk for intellectual impairment were enrolled in an educational day care program. Repeated testing, with a control group, demonstrated that such a program could lessen the incidence of retardation. (DM)
Descriptors: Control Groups, Day Care, Economically Disadvantaged, Enrichment Activities
Parker, Ronald K., Comp.; And Others – 1970
This report was compiled to serve as a partial knowledge base for the Southeastern Educational Laboratory and the Harlem Research Center in their effort to plan a research program in early education. Educational programs designed for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old children which emphasize either cognitive-intellectual development or language development…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Comparative Analysis, Curriculum, Curriculum Research
Parker, Ronald K., Comp.; And Others – 1970
This report was compiled to serve as a partial knowledge base for the Southeastern Educational Laboratory and the Harlem Research Center in their effort to plan a research program in early education. Educational programs designed for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old children which emphasize either cognitive-intellectual development or language development…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Comparative Analysis, Curriculum, Curriculum Research
Download full textSeefeldt, Carol – 1977
This study represents a continuation of a longitudinal assessment of the effectiveness of a Montessori and Responsive Environment preschool program sponsored by the Arlington Public Schools. The Metropolitan Readiness Test, the Caldwell Cooperative Preschool Inventory, and the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test were used to assess the academic…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Comparative Analysis, Disadvantaged Youth
Singer, Lynn – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1986
Follow-up of three-year-olds (N=29) who received extensive hospitalization as infants for Failure to Thrive showed that most of the children manifested persistent intellectual delays. More than half suffered from chronic health problems, and a large percentage of children had been removed from parental custody by the time of follow-up. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Custody, Developmental Disabilities, Disease Incidence
Kratochvil, Daniel W. – 1971
A children's television program "Sesame Street," is discussed. The objectives of this program is to promote the intellectual and social and cultural growth of preschool and kindergarten children. Specific goals include: symbolic representation, problem solving and reasoning, and familiarity with the physical and social environment. The…
Descriptors: Age, Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Development, Concept Teaching
Karnes, Merle B.; Lee, Richard C. – 1978
A game-oriented curriculum was devised to promote the cognitive-language and social-emotional development of preschool children from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The Illinois Test of Psycholinguistic Abilities, supplemented by Guilford's Structure of the Intellect, served as models. The games included such materials as card packs, models and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Development, Conventional Instruction, Disadvantaged Youth
Wright, Mary J. – 1983
Written for a variety of audiences, this volume describes the University of Western Ontario Preschool Project in sufficient detail to permit its replication; findings of formative and summative program evaluations are reported along with research developing new criterion measures of social competence. Begun in 1973, the program was primarily…
Descriptors: Classification, Cognitive Ability, Comparative Analysis, Compensatory Education
