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Bettmann, Joen – NAMTA Journal, 2003
Considers 3- to 6-year-olds' work cycle, looking first to the Montessori concept of normalization, manifest as increasing depth of concentration. Offers guidelines for a "protected lesson," designed to foster independence. Discusses interest and purpose as the basis for work, work "curves," control of error, presentation…
Descriptors: Attention Control, Childhood Interests, Children, Classroom Environment
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Schetz, Katherine F.; Stremmel, Andrew J. – Early Education and Development, 1994
Advances a framework for teacher-assisted computer implementation based on Vygotsky's theory of socially mediated cognitive development. The approach suggested by this framework acknowledges critical roles of adults or more skilled partners in task performance and knowledge construction. Describes an application of the approach used to provide…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education
Greenman, Jim – Child Care Information Exchange, 1998
Cites examples of the difficulties of parent partnerships for child care teachers and presents suggestions for creating successful relationships between parent and child care worker. Suggests that an understanding of parental roles and insecurities, teacher insecurities, and predictably difficult issues can assist new teachers in creating…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Child Caregivers, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education
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Pianta, Robert; Howes, Carollee; Burchinal, Margaret; Bryant, Donna; Clifford, Richard; Early, Diane; Barbarin, Oscar – Applied Developmental Science, 2005
This study draws from the National Center for Early Development and Learning's Multi-State Pre-Kindergarten Study to examine the extent to which program, classroom, and teacher attributes of the program ecology predict observed quality and teacher-child interactions in a sample of 238 classrooms representing 6 states' pre-kindergarten programs.…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Predictor Variables, Educational Quality, Classroom Environment
Katz, Laurie; Sadler, Kim; Craig, Dorothy V. – Journal of Elementary Science Education, 2005
This study examined the use of science professors acting as mentors to enhance the science competency of early childhood educators. Findings indicate that mentor-mentee dyad interactions varied; however, mentors were able to assist with curriculum, science content, and resources. Although standards-based units were developed, there was little…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Mentors, Science Instruction, College Faculty
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Petrie, Jessica Taisey; Holloway, Susan D. – Early Childhood Research & Practice, 2006
This qualitative study investigated mothers' views about their role in their children's education and their expectations of their child's preschool. A particular focus of the study was to contrast the views of mothers with differing degrees of parenting self-efficacy and to contrast the perceptions of working-class and middle-class mothers.…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Preschool Teachers, Parent Role
Kroehl, Candace Olin – 1995
This practicum identified the problem of inconsistent use of developmentally appropriate practices by staff in an early childhood center and implemented an inservice program to increase the use of activities based on individual appropriateness rather than on age alone. The solution strategy utilized a self-assessment survey of classroom practices…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Day Care Centers, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Azer, Sheri L.; And Others – 1996
This 1996 national survey tracked state efforts to create comprehensive career development and training systems for practitioners working in early care and education settings. Mail surveys were sent to 250 key informants and leaders nationwide. Part 1, "Introduction," states the goals of the study. Part 2, "Waves of Change,"…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Career Counseling, Career Development, Caregiver Training
Farish, Jane M. – 1995
Young children may experience stress and emotional problems in reaction to natural and other disasters. This brochure presents a number of strategies for teachers and caregivers to use to help children cope with this stress. These strategies include: (1) providing reassurance and physical comfort; (2) being aware of separation anxiety; (3)…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Caregivers, Childhood Needs, Coping
Wien, Carol Anne – 1995
Based on observations, interviews, and review of videotapes with teachers, this book examines why developmentally appropriate practice is difficult to construct in early childhood settings. It focuses particularly on some teachers' simultaneous allegiance to two contradictory frameworks of practice, termed developmentally appropriate practice and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Child Caregivers, Classroom Environment, Day Care
Katz, Lilian G. – 1995
Expanding on previous collections, this book compiles 16 essays on pedagogical and child development issues stimulated by interaction with teachers, child caregivers, and early childhood teacher educators during the preceding 20 years. The essays were written in response and reaction to particular educational events or contexts that were…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Child Behavior, Child Caregivers, Child Development
Farber, Betty, Ed. – 1999
This collection of articles is compiled to offer parents and teachers guidelines to help navigate between a child's intentions and his or her behavior. The book consists of 43 brief chapters divided into 9 sections. Articles in section one, "Guiding Young Children's Behavior," address issues of discipline, setting limits, effective…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Problems, Child Behavior, Child Health
New Brunswick Dept. of Education, Fredericton (Canada). – 1991
This kindergarten curriculum guide describes children's learning and development in a play-based environment and the creation of such an environment. The first part of the guide discusses child development. Physical development is considered in terms of sensory awareness, motor skills, creative movement, skilled actions with objects, and the…
Descriptors: Child Development, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Emotional Development
Michigan State Board of Education, Lansing. – 1987
This document provides guidelines for administrators, practitioners, and parents to use in developing high quality preschool education programs for 4-year-olds. Ideas presented in the document are based on principles set forth and confirmed by research on individual needs of young children, child development, and the conditions under which…
Descriptors: Administration, Advisory Committees, Community Involvement, Criteria
Balaban, Nancy – 1987
Discussion focuses on teachers' beliefs and values as they relate to working with young children. Specific attention is given to (1) whether the reported blurring of the boundaries between child-life and adult-life has affected the education of young children; (2) parental pressure to provide very young children with persistently optimal…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Cognitive Style, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment
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