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Mayer, Kelly – Young Children, 2007
In this article, the author reviews the research on young children's emerging writing and presents a comprehensive synthesis of this research on emergent writing. She discusses children's early writing knowledge; writing skills development; the social process of learning to write; teacher support; and a supportive environment. She also lists six…
Descriptors: Writing Skills, Preschool Teachers, Learning Processes, Emergent Literacy
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Low, Janie Matsumoto; Shironaka, Wanda – Young Children, 1995
Describes a primary classroom in which students are permitted to work independently in a constructivist, predominantly child-driven environment. Includes a short interview with the classroom teacher elaborating on this active learning atmostphere. (HTH)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Constructivism (Learning)
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Bingham-Newman, Ann M.; Saunders, Ruth A. – Young Children, 1977
Shows how several principles from Piaget's theory have a number of implications for the classroom learning environment, curriculum development and teacher role. (BF/JH)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Developmental Stages
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Berman, Louise M. – Young Children, 1973
Article attempts to describe a program which seeks to foster the development of persons who can respond constructively, responsibly, imaginatively and humanely to life's vicissitudes. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Child Development, Curriculum Development, Decision Making Skills, Early Childhood Education
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Katz, Lilian G. – Young Children, 1977
Discusses challenges to early childhood educators in terms of four principles: (1) congruity, (2) knowing the learner's understanding of what is to be learned, (3) timing, and (4) sociointellectual ambience. (BE/JH)
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment, Interpersonal Competence