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Smith, Wyverne – Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 2008
Professional early childhood educators are often asked for advice about whether or when a young child should learn to play a music instrument. Many educators who do not have a background in music education may not be confident in providing such advice. A range of overseas research has supported learning a music instrument in the early childhood…
Descriptors: Music Education, Music, General Education, Musicians
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Szente, Judit; Hoot, James; Ernest, James – International Journal of Early Childhood, 2002
Used Q methodology and interviews to explore beliefs of 14 Hungarian teachers and 14 parents of children in preschool and Grade 1 (7 at each grade level) regarding developmentally appropriate practices (DAP), with follow-up interviews with 6 participants. Found that major viewpoints regarding DAP relate to focusing on children's individual…
Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Educational Practices, Elementary Education