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A Systematic Review of Universal Screeners Used to Evaluate Social-Emotional and Behavioral Aspects of Kindergarten Readiness
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Houri, Alaa K.; Miller, Faith G. – Early Education and Development, 2020
Research Findings: Universal screening practices that utilize reliable and valid screening measures are vital for identifying social-emotional and behavioral (SEB) concerns for students at-risk for future behavioral and academic difficulties. Screening procedures implemented at the start of kindergarten can result in early identification and…
Descriptors: School Readiness, Kindergarten, Screening Tests, Social Development
Applications of Temperament: A Review of Caregiver-Focused Temperament-Driven Interventions
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Iverson, Sydney L.; Gartstein, Maria A. – Early Education and Development, 2018
Research Findings: Temperament, often defined in terms of reactive and regulatory tendencies, has been shown to predict child outcomes over and above other risk factors and represents a critical aspect of social-emotional development. The present article is a systematic review of temperament-based interventions targeting caregivers, wherein the…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Intervention, Goodness of Fit, Stress Variables
Chronic Illness and Preterm Infants: Family Stress and Support Issues.
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Pokorni, Judith L.; And Others – Early Education and Development, 1991
Reviews literature that illustrates concerns about childhood chronic illness and its effects on families. Includes an example of research on preterm infants with low birthweight and complex medical needs. Preliminary analyses of infants' intervention needs during their first 18 months are discussed in relation to the reduction of family stress.…
Descriptors: Birth Weight, Chronic Illness, Coping, Disabilities
Videotaped Self-Modeling: The Next Step in Modeled Instruction.
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Buggey, Tom – Early Education and Development, 1995
Reviews research on efficacy of videotaped self-modeling as an instructional procedure across an array of behaviors and ages (children and adults). Presents suggestions for classroom and clinical implementation and concludes that this procedure is a logical extension of established methodologies of adult and peer modeling. (BAC)
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, Adults, Behavior Problems, Children
A Review of Interventions for Preschoolers with Aggressive and Disruptive Behavior.
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Bryant, Donna; Vizzard, Lila Herndon; Willoughby, Michael; Kupersmidt, Janis – Early Education and Development, 1999
Reviews the research on the efficacy of prevention and intervention programs for aggressive behavior among preschoolers who are otherwise typically developing. Summarizes some key characteristics of 17 studies: (1) model/treatment focus; (2) target sample; (3) design; (4) reliability; (5) treatment description; (6) duration and follow-up; and (7)…
Descriptors: Aggression, At Risk Persons, Behavior Problems, Early Intervention
Research on the Effects of Group Standardized Testing on Instruction, Pupils, and Teachers: New Directions for Policy.
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Charlesworth, Rosalind; And Others – Early Education and Development, 1994
Since the late 1960s, curriculum and instruction have increasingly become "test driven." Research documents the negative effects of standardized testing on instruction, students, and teachers. At their best, tests reflect students' ability to take tests. Research supports the need for change in testing policies. Massive testing must be eliminated,…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Curriculum Problems, Evaluation Methods, Group Testing