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Download full textHamre, Bridget K.; Pianta, Robert C.; Burchinal, Margaret; Field, Samuel; LoCasale-Crouch, Jennifer; Downer, Jason T.; Howes, Carollee; LaParo, Karen; Scott-Little, Catherine – National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education, 2012
This study found that teachers who were randomly assigned to take a 14-week course on effective teacher-child interactions demonstrated significant changes in beliefs and knowledge about effective practices and provided more stimulating and engaging interactions in the classroom. [This research brief is based on: Hamre, B. K., Pianta, R. C.,…
Descriptors: Teacher Student Relationship, Early Childhood Education, Teacher Attitudes, Preschool Teachers
Scott-Little, Catherine; La Paro, Karen M.; Thomason, Amy C.; Pianta, Robert C.; Hamre, Bridget; Downer, Jason; Burchinal, Margaret; Howes, Carollee – National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education, 2011
This study offers a glimpse into the feasibility and potential benefits of offering a common course across multiple institutions of higher education. The research-based course was designed to enhance students' knowledge and beliefs regarding intentional teaching practices in language and literacy instruction. Researchers found evidence that a…
Descriptors: Children, Literacy, Teaching Methods, Colleges
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Direct linkHamre, Bridget K.; Pianta, Robert C.; Burchinal, Margaret; Field, Samuel; LoCasale-Crouch, Jennifer; Downer, Jason T.; Howes, Carollee; LaParo, Karen; Scott-Little, Catherine – American Educational Research Journal, 2012
Among 440 early childhood teachers, half were randomly assigned to take a 14-week course on effective teacher-child interactions. This course used the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) as the basis to organize, describe, and demonstrate effective teacher-child interactions. Compared to teachers in a control condition, those exposed to…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Teacher Student Relationship, Beliefs, Knowledge Base for Teaching
Scott-Little, Catherine; La Paro, Karen M.; Thomason, Amy C.; Pianta, Robert C.; Hamre, Bridget; Downer, Jason; Burchinal, Margaret; Howes, Carollee – Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 2011
Research suggests that teachers' interactions with preschool-age children have a significant influence on what children learn and the skills they develop. Additional research is needed to systematically determine the types of professional development that can help teachers learn effective teaching practices. This study is part of a larger effort…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Literacy, Professional Development, Teaching Methods
Justice, Laura M.; Mashburn, Andrew J.; Hamre, Bridget K.; Pianta, Robert C. – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 2008
Policy-makers, administrators, researchers, and teachers are increasingly vested in ensuring the quality of preschool instruction, particularly in the areas of language and literacy. This research was conducted to characterize the quality of language and literacy instruction in 135 publicly funded preschool classrooms serving at-risk pupils. As…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, English (Second Language), High Risk Students, Preschool Children
Hadden, D. Sarah; Pianta, Robert C. – Young Children, 2006
Professional Development is an ideal way to ensure that early childhood teachers have the skills and knowledge they need to improve student achievement. Unfortunately, many teachers report that the workshops and in-services typically offered are of minimal value because they often do not relate to what is actually going on in their classrooms…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Web Based Instruction, Literacy Education, Language Skills
