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Hall Pistorio, Kalynn; Brady, Michael P.; Morris, Cindy – Early Child Development and Care, 2019
Many young children receive developmental screenings because they do not perform basic self-regulation skills needed in preschool and home environments. Previous research on Literacy-Based Behavioural Interventions (LBBI) shows promise for promoting acquisition and maintenance of skills and routines; however, research has not yet examined the…
Descriptors: Young Children, Emergent Literacy, Self Management, Screening Tests
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Olgan, Refika – Early Child Development and Care, 2015
The first rationale of the study was not only to determine the topics taught in Turkish early childhood settings but also to define the frequency and time allocation for teaching science (n?=?382). In the second phase, through semi-structured interview questions, the aim was to gain detailed information about Turkish early childhood teachers'…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Science Instruction, Time Management, Early Childhood Education
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Kwon, Kyong-Ah; Han, Suejung; Jeon, Hyun-Joo; Bingham, Gary E. – Early Child Development and Care, 2013
This study examined mothers' and fathers' parenting challenges and strategies/resources used when parenting toddlers. Through a qualitative interview protocol, implemented with mothers and fathers separately at a university laboratory, this study found that both fathers and mothers appeared to be transitioning from traditional gender roles towards…
Descriptors: Mothers, Fathers, Parent Child Relationship, Stress Variables
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Orchard, Jane – Early Child Development and Care, 1996
Examined how teachers divided time within the school-year and daily timetables. Data were collected from three schools, using field notes, tape recordings, photographs, discussion, and the Kelly Personal Construct Theory. Found problems of lack of support and lack of quality in interaction with students. Results suggest that better physical and…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Group Activities
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Freeman, Harry; Newland, Lisa A.; Coyl, Diana D. – Early Child Development and Care, 2008
Fathers' beliefs were examined as mediators between multiple risk factors and involvement practices with children age zero to five enrolled in Head Start or Early Head Start. A diverse sample of 101 fathers, living in rural Midwestern communities of the USA completed questionnaires assessing "mediators" (i.e. parenting efficacy, role beliefs, and…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Disadvantaged Youth, Parenting Styles, Child Rearing
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Gullo, Dominic F; Paludi, Michele A. – Early Child Development and Care, 1989
Identifies some characteristics of non at-risk prospective parents (239 young adults who were enrolled in introductory psychology classes) which may contribute to more accurate knowledge of infant development. Results are interpreted in terms of subjects' sex, gender role orientation, ordinal position in the family, and amount of time spent with…
Descriptors: Birth Order, Child Development, Knowledge Level, Sex Differences
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Attenborough, Sue – Early Child Development and Care, 1993
Reviews principles of active, democratic learning; examines issues of time management, such as the use of routines and timetables; and considers the role of the teacher as challenger, facilitator, and tutor. (BC)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Early Childhood Education, Foreign Countries, Learning Processes
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Tovey, Helen – Early Child Development and Care, 1993
Examines research that pertains to the use of space, time, and task activities in water play in nurseries. Identifies factors in water play which support quality play and learning. (BC)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment
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Mcauley, Helen J. – Early Child Development and Care, 1990
Investigates attempts to build an analytical picture of classroom practice in nursery schools. Reviews research on the dynamic structures of time, space, and planned activities. Teachers must accept responsibility for these dynamic structures if their teaching is to be successful. (BG)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education
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Naude, H.; Pretorius, E. – Early Child Development and Care, 2003
The effects of asthma medication on the cognitive and psychosocial functioning of primary school children with asthma are investigated. A questionnaire survey was conducted in a primary school in Stellenbosch (South Africa) with a population of six hundred and thirty-five students. Among these students, fifty-nine asthmatic children were…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Time Management, Short Term Memory, Diseases