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Firm Foundations: The Effectiveness of an Educational Psychologist Developed Intervention Targeting Early Numeracy Skills
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Somerville, Ros; Ayre, Kate; Tunbridge, Daniel; Cole, Katy; Stollery, Richard; Sanders, Mary – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2015
This study evaluates the efficacy of a mathematics intervention devised by Essex Educational Psychology Service (EPS), UK. The intervention was designed to develop understanding and skills across four key domains within arithmetical development, by applying the principles of errorless learning, distributed practice and teaching to mastery. A…
Descriptors: Numeracy, Numbers, Mathematics Skills, Intervention
Real School Improvement: Is It in the Eye of the Beholder?
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Evans, Margaret Jean; Cowell, Naina – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2013
The outcomes of a school improvement programme were measured in 26 primary schools over one year. Authorised pupil and staff absences and staff turnover decreased, and unauthorised pupil absences significantly increased ("p" < 0.05). Fixed-term exclusions significantly decreased ("p" < 0.001). The self-esteem of 316…
Descriptors: Program Improvement, Elementary Schools, Teacher Persistence, Self Esteem
Using Social Stories to Decrease Aggression and Increase Positive Peer Interactions in Normally Developing Pre-School Children
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Benish, Tricia M.; Bramlett, Ronald K. – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2011
Social stories have been widely used for children with autism and developmental delays; however, little research has been conducted that examines their effectiveness with pre-school children who have no developmental delays. The present study investigated this previously undocumented use of social stories. Social stories were used to decrease…
Descriptors: Teacher Evaluation, Autism, Disadvantaged Youth, Rating Scales
Helping Children Thrive at School: The Effectiveness of Nurture Groups
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Sanders, Tracey – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2007
This paper describes a nurture group pilot project that took place in three schools in Hampshire. Results suggested that children in the nurture groups made significant social and emotional gains after attending a group. These gains were recognised by the children themselves and their parents. They were also generalised into the classroom.…
Descriptors: Pilot Projects, Behavior Problems, Group Counseling, Interpersonal Competence