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Vicissitudes of Children's Mathematical Knowledge: Implications of Developmental Research for Early Childhood Mathematics Education
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Sophian, Catherine – Early Education and Development, 2013
Hachey's (2013) article celebrates a revolution that is taking place in early childhood mathematics education, fueled in part by developmental research demonstrating the mathematical capabilities of young children. At the same time, Hachey notes that the mathematics revolution she describes is not yet complete. In this commentary, the author…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Mathematics Skills
Early Identification and Intervention: Head Start's Response to Mental Health Challenges.
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Lopez, Michael L.; Tarullo, Louisa B.; Forness, Steven R.; Boyce, Cheryl A. – Early Education and Development, 2000
Examines the prevalence, developmental course, and predictive power of child mental health problems for young children in general and low-income, diverse populations in particular. Notes discrepancies between Head Start agency-level data, national estimates, and intensive studies of similar populations. Describes new collaborative federal…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Development, Emotional Problems, Federal Programs
The Systemic Impacts of New York's Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program: A Response to Ackerman, Apple, Barnett, and Goffin
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Morrissey, Taryn W.; Lekies, Kristi S.; Cochran, Moncrieff M. – Early Education and Development, 2007
We thank Debra J. Ackerman, Peggy L. Apple, W. Steven Barnett, and Stacie G. Goffin for their thoughtful commentaries on our article "Implementing New York's Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program: An Exploratory Study of Systemic Impacts" (this issue). Our response focuses on two main themes that emerged from the commentaries: (a) the…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Educational Policy, Preschool Evaluation, Preschool Education
Commentary on Comparative Evaluation of Early Intervention Alternatives.
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Telzrow, Cathy F. – Early Education and Development, 1993
Reviews three areas of limitations in the comparative evaluations of early intervention alternatives for disabled children presented in this volume: (1) inaccurate outcomes measures; (2) a misconception of parent training programs as representing true family involvement; (3) and the lack of control over the integrity of treatment given study…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Data Interpretation, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
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
Teacher-Assisted Computer Implementation: A Vygotskian Perspective.
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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