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Pellegrini, Anthony D. – 1995
Noting that school recess periods are one of the few times when children interact with their peers on their own terms--with minimal adult intervention--this book examines recess behavior and its social and pedagogical implications. In addition to studying spontaneous peer interaction among school children, the book addresses issues of: (1) the…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Child Behavior, Children, Cognitive Development
Download full textvan Kuyk, Jef J. – 1997
This paper describes the Netherlands' Pyramid Project, a classroom-based early intervention program which integrates nursery school and primary school organization and content for 3- to 6-year-olds who need special support, such as ethnic or language minority (allochtone) children and children from disadvantaged situations. Section 1 of the paper…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Classroom Environment, Constructivism (Learning), Early Childhood Education
PDF pending restorationReinhartsen, Debbie, Ed. – 1995
This guide presents suggestions and materials for providing inservice training about assistive technology for parents and professionals working with infants and toddlers with or at-risk for disabilities. An introduction provides an overview and includes a variety of forms and surveys, a sample inservice agenda, and a list of workshop materials.…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Communication Skills, Disabilities, Early Intervention
Carlson, Helen L. – 1992
Over a decade ago, the Minnesota state legislature funded the Council on Quality Education to create nine exemplary and experimental pilot programs to support young children and their families. One of the early models was a family-oriented, structured preschool activity that featured weekly 2-hour sessions during which parents of 4-year-olds…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Programs, Demonstration Programs, Early Childhood Education
Golda Meir Mount Carmel International Training Centre, Haifa (Israel). – 1993
This report describes a course on early childhood education methodology and practice that was held at Machakos, Kenya, for 28 Kenyan early childhood teachers, social workers, and teacher educators. In addition to presenting developmental profiles of preschool children, the 12-day course addressed language enrichment activities as precursors to…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Course Descriptions, Courses, Curriculum Development
Tasmanian Education Dept., Hobart (Australia). – 1986
Part 2 of this five part project asks students of the Tasmanian region of Australia to explore the history of Port Arthur, a 19th century penal colony located in Tasmania. The project is based on three ideas: (1) studying history can be educational and enjoyable; (2) imagination is an essential part of studying history; and (3) history is most of…
Descriptors: Correctional Institutions, Creative Dramatics, Creative Teaching, Dramatic Play
Schwertfeger, Jane – 1983
With particular attention given to children under 6 years of age, this discussion identifies issues related to the effects on children of divorce, father absence, and student/teacher interaction. Research relating to these issues is reviewed, and recommendations for teachers are offered. Issues concerning divorce, the duration of separation, the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adjustment (to Environment), Child Development, Cognitive Development
Cataldo, Christine Z. – 1982
Intended as an integrated and comprehensive guide, this book consists of 10 chapters arranged in 3 sections, each of which is intended for a different audience. A foundation section for the general reader is offered in chapters 1 through 3. Respectively, these chapters discuss basic principles of early childhood education and trends from theory,…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (DOD), Washington, DC. – 1982
This module provides guidelines for constructing appropriate day care center environments for school-age children 6 through 12 years of age. One of a series of staff development modules for child caregivers working in military child care centers, the document is divided into two parts. The first part indicates some ways environments affect…
Descriptors: After School Day Care, Check Lists, Day Care Centers, Early Experience
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This study discusses the extent to which children in the USA today participate in active, outdoor play, compared with the previous generation. Eight hundred and thirty mothers nationwide were surveyed regarding their active, outdoor play experiences as children, as well as their children's play experiences today. The mother's play…
Descriptors: Play, Mothers, Surveys, Physical Activity Level
Sloyer, Shirlee – 1982
Comprehensive instructions for selecting, staging, directing, and evaluating a program of readers theatre is provided for teachers of the elementary school grades. A step-by-step guide using a wide variety of detailed examples is presented in the first section of the booklet. Various chapters in this section discuss (1) readers theatre's unique…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Skills, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques
Morine-Dershimer, Greta; And Others – 1981
Part of a year-long sociolinguistic study of teacher and pupil perceptions of classroom discourse, this study presents data on pupil perceptions of discourse in play settings. Subjects were 165 pupils from six second, third, and fourth grade classrooms in a lower socioeconomic, multiethnic elementary school. In each of the six classrooms six…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Classroom Communication, Classroom Research, Communication Research
BOWER, ELI M. – 1965
SINCE SYMBOLS ARE SEEN AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THINGS, ACTION, RELATIONSHIPS, AND FEELINGS, YOUNG CHILDREN NEED TO LEARN TO PROCESS SYMBOLS. THE QUALITY OF A CHILD'S EDUCATION IN MANAGING AND UTILIZING SYMBOLS WILL AFFECT HIS ABILITY TO WORK, LOVE, AND GROW. SOME MAJOR IDEAS IN OUR CONCEPTUALIZATIONS OF MAN AND HIS DEVELOPMENT HAVE BEEN UPROOTED IN…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Psychology, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests
Atkinson, Joan K., Ed. – 1980
The report contains 15 papers given at a 1979 Australian conference on prevention and intervention with young children at risk of developmental and learning difficulties. Papers have the following titles and authors: "Prevention and Early Amelioration of Developmental and Learning Disabilities: Progress, Problems and Prospects" (W.…
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Emotional Problems
Brown, Carol Wegley; Peters, Donald L. – 1979
The major objectives of this investigation were to: (a) describe and compare the social interaction patterns of handicapped and nonhandicapped children in integrated early education classes; (b) identify characteristics of the classrooms and the teachers that were related to these patterns of social interaction; (c) identify child characteristics…
Descriptors: Class Size, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Classroom Observation Techniques
