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Download full textKentucky 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
Peer reviewedJordan, Nicola H. – Young Children, 1993
Examines definitions of sexual abuse and primary prevention; considers the appropriateness and fairness of child abuse prevention programs in the light of child abuse theory and developmentally appropriate educational practices; and reviews the quality and effects of some programs. Suggests caregivers and educators consider greater parent and…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Cognitive Ability, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Swick, Kevin J., Ed.; Castle, Kathryn, Ed. – 1985
Various components of quality early childhood programs are detailed in the papers contained in this book. In the opening chapter, Mildred Dickerson and Martha Ross assess the current status of child care in the United States. Milly Cowles, in a chapter on curriculum, outlines the essential components of effective early childhood programs. Mac…
Descriptors: Competence, Curriculum Development, Day Care, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Honig, Alice Sterling – 1990
The title question is discussed in six sections. Structural variables and issues are discussed in subsections concerning: the sex of child, the kindergarten program's day length, type, entrance age, group size, classroom aides and arrangements, and policies on promotion, failure, and retention. Interpersonal variables are explored in terms of…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Change, Educational Practices
Carter, Margie – Child Care Information Exchange, 1998
Discusses the reasons for mediocre child care programs and how programs could be improved by examining the relationship between high quality care for children and the organizational climate for adults. Shows how research findings are often not put into practice. Outlines Model Work Standards, standards that have the potential to improve programs…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Day Care, Day Care Centers, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Dodge, Diane Trister; Goldhammer, Marilyn – 1988
This guide is designed for supervisors and trainers who are helping teachers of young children implement the Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood: a curriculum that is based on child development theory and is developmentally appropriate for preschool and kindergarten children. The guide gives particular emphasis to a carefully organized, rich…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Curriculum Development, Developmental Stages, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
