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Kinkead-Clark, Zoyah – Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 2020
One factor that put Jamaican children at risk is their exposure to everyday crisis which is defined as an existence where citizens are forced to live in harsh environments resulting from social issues including; crime, violence, economic depression, and social injustice. Guided by the findings which note children's perspectives of schools as…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Young Children, Teacher Attitudes, Early Childhood Teachers
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Carranza Esteban, Renzo Felipe; Mamani-Benito, Oscar; Caycho-Rodríguez, Tomás; Santillán Mejía, Aida Ch.; Vilca, Lindsey W.; Mendoza Galarza, Maritza J.; Bárrig Jó, Patricia S. – Electronic Journal of Research in Educational Psychology, 2021
Introduction: Children's behavior is influenced by parenting. This study aimed to assess the effect of the Parents Raising Safe Kids (ACT) program on parenting practices among parents with children between 3 and 5 years of age. Method: The study consists of a quasi-experimental design, and it used a sample of 65 parents between the ages of 21 and…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Preschool Children, Parent Education, Child Behavior
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Zeng, Songtian; Benner, Gregory J.; Silva, Rayann M. – Education and Treatment of Children, 2016
The purpose of this evaluation was to examine the effectiveness and feasibility of a summer learning program for students at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). We used a quasi-experimental design with pre and post assessments for both the treatment and comparison groups. Participants were fourth grade students (N = 92) below…
Descriptors: Summer Programs, At Risk Students, Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders
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Franklin, Cynthia; Kim, Johnny S.; Tripodi, Stephen J. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2009
Objective: This systematic review examined the effectiveness of school social work practices using meta-analytic techniques. Method: Hierarchical linear modeling software was used to calculate overall effect size estimates as well as test for between-study variability. Results: A total of 21 studies were included in the final analysis.…
Descriptors: Grade Point Average, Meta Analysis, Effect Size, School Social Workers
Ditter, Bob – Camping Magazine, 1995
Trends in staff development for camp counselors include using experiential training activities, inviting outside speakers to address staff on topics of concern, and teaching staff about child-related issues. Addresses problems in working with staff and provides suggestions for increasing the effectiveness of staff training programs. (LP)
Descriptors: Camping, Child Behavior, Child Development, Conflict Resolution
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Moynahan, Luke – Reclaiming Children and Youth: The Journal of Strength-based Interventions, 2003
An enhanced form of Aggression Replacement Training is being used with children and youth with autism spectrum disorder and particularly those with Asperger's Syndrome who present behavioural challenges. Initial results in a Norwegian centre indicate that, with some modifications and enhancements, the programme is an appropriate strategy for…
Descriptors: Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Interpersonal Competence, Pervasive Developmental Disorders