The videotape recording of interactions between teaching interns and young children with special needs provides a significant resource for the interns in assessing their own style of teaching, evaluating personal strengths, and setting their goals. A discussion is presented of the rationale for using videotaping as a tool for self evaluation, and…

The effects of changes in spatial density on preschool children's behavior were examined in a quasi-experimental study involving repeated measures taken on two experimental groups and one control group. Subjects were all 59 children registered in three rooms of a non-profit public day care center in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Both quantitative and…

This paper reports on the effectiveness of the Realistic Parenting Skills program, an intervention program for parents of preschoolers designed to influence children's religious education which was field tested at 7 sites in Ohio. Subjects were 37 families and their 3- to 5-year-old preschoolers. Seven group meetings were conducted for parents at…

Social interactions in Head Start mainstreamed classrooms were studied using as Ss 20 mildly and moderately retarded preschool children and 20 nonretarded children. Data analyzed consisted of the following social interactions: initiations, responses, mode of communication, and affective tone of behavior. Findings showed that retarded Ss generally…

THE EFFECTS OF A PRESCHOOL INTERVENTION PROJECT ON OLDER BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF THE EXPERIMENTAL SUBJECTS WERE INVESTIGATED. DURING THE INTERVENTION RESEARCH, CONCERN HAD BEEN EXPRESSED FOR POTENTIAL DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS ACCRUING TO THE OLDER SIBLINGS THROUGH INVIDIOUS COMPARISONS WHICH MIGHT BE MADE BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND PARENTS. OLDER SIBLINGS…

This symposium compares the third grade outcome profiles of Follow Through curricular models classified on the basis of their theoretical underpinnings as (1) behaviorally programed, (2) cognitive-discovery, or (3) open classroom. Outcome profiles are presented for academic tests, conceptual problem-solving, and selected affective measures, and…

This paper is an empirical statistical analysis and interpretation of data relating to school readiness previously examined and reported on a theoretical basis. A total of 118 white, middle class children from six consecutive kindergarten groups in Dearborn, Michigan were tested with seven instruments, evaluated in terms of achievement, ability,…

A pilot study that analyzed methods in Swedish pre-school teacher education showed that (1) pre-school methods no longer focus on concrete, detailed work with children, (2) teacher educators have less control over the organization of practical training, and (3) student teachers possess more subject knowledge. (RM)

This study compared parent and nursery staff perceptions of preschool children. Perceptions were examined from one parent and two caregivers for each of seven children. Aspects of the child's perceived personality and response to learning were also investigated, as were the expectations and judgments brought to the situation by each adult. In…

This study investigated the relationship between several components of teacher burnout and various professional factors. Professional factors included professional qualifications, teaching level, professional growth, professional commitment, and role efficacy. Components of teacher burnout included development of negative attitudes toward students…

The study investigated use of the AML (an 11-item scale designed to identify young children experiencing early school adjustment problems) for detecting Mexican-American, Black, Asian, and Pacific Island Head Start children "at risk" for later adjustment difficulties. All 38 participating teachers and their aides readily accepted the…

Early intervention professionals (N=95) rated their own knowledge and skills in 16 areas of competency. The paper analyzes the distinction between knowledge and skills, identification of item clusters, and changes in ratings over time. Findings provide partial support for the usefulness of self-ratings in the context of inservice education. (JDD)

A relatively context-free method of assessing teacher behavior was tested on nine preschool teachers, five elementary school teachers, and seven remedial teachers in Israel. The context is removed via use of extremely brief (10-second) video clips of teacher behavior, separated into verbal and non-verbal channels. (TJH)

Describes the nature of children's oral language experiences in Head Start and other preschool programs serving low-income families and relates those experiences to broader features of the classrooms' programs. Finds that small class size, teacher education levels, and developmentally appropriate curricula are positively associated with high…

Provides insight into system-level changes needed to support inclusive preschool activities. Recognizes successful outcomes of inclusive programs as highly dependent on attitudes of parents and teachers. Describes a six-step process in developing successful inclusive programs in a rural Iowa community. Stresses the need for everyone affected to…