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Myran, Steve; Masterson, Marie – School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 2021
Given the predictive nature of high-quality early childhood programs on children's social and learning outcomes, effective leadership is critical to facilitate program improvement. Recognizing the need for cohesive conceptual frameworks that undergird research-based practice, a 5-year training institute for early childhood program directors was…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Child Care Centers, Administrators, Leadership Training
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Mills, Candice M. – Developmental Psychology, 2013
Children may be biased toward accepting information as true, but the fact remains that children are exposed to misinformation from many sources, and mastering the intricacies of doubt is necessary. The current article examines this issue, focusing on understanding developmental changes and consistencies in children's ability to take a critical…
Descriptors: Young Children, Information Seeking, Access to Information, Information Skills
Daniels, Denise H.; Clarkson, Patricia K. – Corwin, 2010
The early school years provide critical opportunities for children to develop foundational skills and positive attitudes toward learning. This book, the first in the "Classroom Insights from Educational Psychology" series, gives current and prospective PreK-3 teachers valuable insight into how young children feel, think, and learn. Denise H.…
Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Young Children, Student Adjustment, Teaching Methods
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Lieberman, Debra A.; Fisk, Maria Chesley; Biely, Erica – Computers in the Schools, 2009
Young children ages 3 to 6 play a wide range of digital games, which are now available on large screens, handheld screens, electronic learning systems, and electronic toys, and their time spent with games is growing. This article examines effects of digital games and how they could be designed to best serve children's needs. A small body of…
Descriptors: Play, Young Children, Educational Games, Video Games
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Rushton, Stephen; Larkin, Elizabeth – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2001
Highlights connections between recent findings in brain research and principles of Developmentally Appropriate Practices, discussing implications for early childhood education practice. Explores the similarities between brain research findings and a constructivist approach in which environments are designed to gain the learner's attention, foster…
Descriptors: Brain, Cognitive Development, Constructivism (Learning), Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Hendy, Lesley; Toon, Lucy – 2001
Written for the wide range of practitioners working with young children, this book offers guidance on both the theory and the practical management of drama in the early years. The book emphasizes the relationship between pretend play and the cognitive and affective development of young children, and highlights children's need to experience quality…
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education, Educational Practices
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Rushton, Stephen P. – Young Children, 2001
Examines the early childhood and primary learning environments and developmentally appropriate practices in light of the findings of brain research in the mid to late 1990s. Focuses on how the brain works, creating the optimal learning environment, developing classroom learning centers, and presenting meaningful learning experiences. Identifies…
Descriptors: Brain, Classroom Environment, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Shepard, Lorrie A. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1994
In the past decade, testing of young children has been excessive and inappropriate. Leftover IQ tests have been used to track children into ineffective programs or to deny them school entry. Prereading tests held over from the 1930s have encouraged the teaching of decontextualized skills. Assessment advocates must clearly demonstrate testing's…
Descriptors: Context Effect, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Environment, Evaluation Criteria
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Dunn, Loraine; Kontos, Susan – Young Children, 1997
Reviews research on three issues related to the first edition of the developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children: (1) the prevalence of DAP; (2) teachers and parents beliefs about DAP and influence of beliefs on practice; and (3) how appropriate and inappropriate practice…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
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Singer, Elly – International Journal of Early Years Education, 1996
Examines basic concepts forming the foundation for professional care and education of young children and how these concepts may impede interaction between teachers or caregivers and children. Critiques the concepts of natural development, developmentally appropriate curriculum, and child centeredness. Advocates increased scaffolding, increased…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Development, Class Activities, Cooperative Learning
Hovda, Ric A., Ed.; And Others – 1996
Based on the experiences of teachers, principals, and parents involved in the Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA), this book is a collection of accounts and reflections by teachers or administrators who have engaged in developing and implementing nongraded primary education programs. The articles in this book are: (1) "Reforming the…
Descriptors: Child Development, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Design, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Dimidjian, Victoria Jean, Ed. – 1992
The first part of this two-part book on play in public education, contains chapters authored by 23 educators, most of whom had been colleagues or students of Professor Margaret B. McFarland to whose memory the book is dedicated, addresses the need to integrate child development research with classroom practice in order to provide developmentally…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Check Lists, Child Development, Curriculum Development
Owocki, Gretchen – 1999
When young children play in a purposefully designed, literacy-rich environment, teachers can discover and capitalize on teachable moments. This book discusses how children develop literacy and how early childhood teachers use play and other child-centered experiences to facilitate literacy development. Chapter 1, "Play and Developmentally…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development, Constructivism (Learning)