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Clements, Douglas H.; Sarama, Julie – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 2007
This study evaluated the efficacy of a preschool mathematics program based on a comprehensive model of developing research-based software and print curricula. Building Blocks, funded by the National Science Foundation, is a curriculum development project focused on creating research-based, technology-enhanced mathematics materials for pre-K…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Experimental Groups, Curriculum Development, Achievement Gains
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Seifert, Holly; Schwarz, Ilsa – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1991
The study, with 57 children (ages 3-6) enrolled in 3 Head Start classes, demonstrated that short-term, large-group basic concept instruction combining direct instruction with interactive and incidental teaching techniques resulted in significantly improved scores on the Boehm Test of Basic Concepts-Revised. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Early Intervention, Educationally Disadvantaged
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Kaczmarek, Louise A.; And Others – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1996
Two three-year olds, one verbal and one nonverbal, with moderate to severe developmental delays were taught target communication objectives using milieu language teaching. The children generalized their target objectives spontaneously and in probe situations that also required them to display listener preparatory behaviors. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Delayed Speech, Developmental Delays, Generalization
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Warren, Steven F. – Journal of Early Intervention, 1992
Five children (27 to 47 months old) with mild to borderline levels of mental retardation were given a milieu language intervention program of 3 or 4 small group training sessions weekly. Results indicated the training had a clear facilitative effect on the acquisition and generalized use of common nouns and verbs by four of the subjects.…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Educational Environment, Generalization, Incidental Learning