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W. Steven Barnett; Kwanghee Jung – International Journal of Child Care and Education Policy, 2024
We investigated the extent to which practices considered developmentally appropriate and inappropriate varied by preschool program auspice (private, public school, and Head Start). Survey data from a 2010 national sample of 2,664 teachers of 4-year-olds provided teacher reports on the frequency of seven practices (e.g., offering children choices…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Preschool Education, Preschool Curriculum, Preschool Teachers
Mimi Engel; Robin Jacob; Anna Hart Erickson; Shira Mattera; Danielle Shaw Attaway; Amy Claessens – AERA Open, 2024
Preschool through third grade (P-3) alignment is regularly named as a key aspect of early childhood education and the transition to formal schooling. However, little is known about P-3 alignment in practice. Using data from 265 observations of math instruction in preschool, kindergarten, first-, and third-grade classrooms in New York City public…
Descriptors: Alignment (Education), Mathematics Instruction, Preschools, Kindergarten
Michael Siller; Rebecca Landa; Giacomo Vivanti; Brooke Ingersoll; Allison Jobin; Molly Murphy; Melanie Pellecchia; Brian Boyd; Sophia D'Agostino; Cynthia Zierhut Ursu; Jennifer Stapel-Wax; Sally Fuhrmeister; Lindee Morgan – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2024
Practice guidelines for early childhood education (ECE) and clinical autism interventions (Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention, NDBI) have emerged separately in history, represent different disciplines, and operate within different service systems in the United States. This article identifies priorities, principles, and practices…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Inclusion, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intervention
Brown, Christopher P.; Ku, Da Hei; Barry, David P. – Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 2021
Many within early childhood and early childhood teacher education are concerned about the changed kindergarten. At the same time, students entering early childhood teacher education programs were educated in these changed schooling systems that emphasize standards and accountability, which can impact the ways in which they make sense of teaching…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Kindergarten, Early Childhood Teachers, Teacher Educators
Ashokan, Varun; Gurjar, Monu Singh – Online Submission, 2020
This paper explains various good practices and perspectives of Early Childhood Education across the nation. A good number of reviews across the globe has collected from various sources, research projects, PhD thesis and so on which put categorized as knowledge base, developmentally appropriate practice, observation and assessment, positive…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Practices, Cross Cultural Studies, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Rufo, Christopher F. – Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, 2023
The purposes of this policy document are: (1) to encourage public-school instruction conducive to developing skills and gaining factual knowledge necessary for students' future success as critical thinkers, citizens, and leaders of the state of [STATE]; (2) to protect children against the unwarranted and harmful influence of politicized classroom…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Teaching Methods, School Safety, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Brittany Daley – ProQuest LLC, 2020
This mixed methods study examined the language development support provided to English Language Learners in the Math classroom. The research questions explored the knowledge and motivation of Math teachers and the organizational influences at the school that impacted the teachers' ability to demonstrate competency in supporting language…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Mathematics Instruction, Metacognition, Educational Benefits
Slavin, Robert E.; Chambers, Bette – Early Child Development and Care, 2017
Evidence-based reform is transforming education at all levels, both in providing effective models for use in schools and in linking policy to effective practice on a broad scale. As early education moves from a concern with effects of preschool versus no preschool to focus on creating and evaluating effective preschool models capable of improving…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Evidence Based Practice, Literacy, Economically Disadvantaged
Weisberg, Deena Skolnick; Kittredge, Audrey K.; Hirsh-Pasek, Kathy; Golinkoff, Roberta Michnick; Klahr, David – Phi Delta Kappan, 2015
Children, especially in the preschool years, learn a tremendous amount through play. Research on guided play demonstrates how schools can couple a curriculum-centered preschool program with a developmentally appropriate pedagogical approach to classroom teaching. However, to fully test this claim, we need a clear definition of the term…
Descriptors: Play, Preschool Children, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Classroom Techniques
Foster, Janet E.; Root, Tonja L.; Lee, Seungyoun – Multicultural Education, 2015
Considering the importance of the Civil Rights Movement, children need to be introduced to the related concepts early in their school experiences, and teachers need to consider students' developmental needs and curriculum standards in order to provide appropriate content and methods of instruction. The purpose of this article is to introduce a…
Descriptors: Young Children, Civil Rights, Activism, Advocacy
Jang, Bong Gee; Conradi, Kristin; McKenna, Michael C.; Jones, Jill S. – Reading Teacher, 2015
The main purpose of this article is to provide educators with clear definitions of motivational factors in reading so that instructional planning can capitalize on important distinctions. The authors present definitions of a small set of related motivational concepts (including attitudes, interests, self-efficacy, self-concept, goals, and value)…
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Definitions, Reading Motivation, Instructional Development
Likaj, Manjola – Journal of Education and Practice, 2015
The paper speaks about teaching writing through communicative approach in English for Specific Purposes, especially in Military English. There are presented three different approaches regarding writing in ESP: product, process and social-constructionist approach. The recent developments in ESP writing consider the social-constructionist approach…
Descriptors: English for Special Purposes, Communicative Competence (Languages), Writing Instruction, Military Service
Rogers, Holly B. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2013
Although there is much interest in teaching mindfulness to college students and other emerging adults, traditional methods of teaching mindfulness and meditation are not always effective for reaching this age group. Koru is a program, developed at Duke University, that has been specifically designed with the developmental characteristics of…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Young Adults, Developmental Studies Programs, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Shulsky, Debra; Kirkwood, Donna – Childhood Education, 2015
All children have the right to creative expression through the arts. The creation of art cultivates critical thinking, reflection, and problem-solving skills. It also encourages systems thinking; the color choices, individual brushstrokes, and materials all contribute to a greater whole. Infusing art-making and arts education throughout the…
Descriptors: Visual Arts, Early Childhood Education, Creative Activities, Art Education
Stuhr, Paul T.; Sutherland, Sue; Ressler, Jim; Ortiz-Stuhr, Esther M. – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2016
Adventure-based learning (ABL) consists of highly structured physical activity with periods of reflection (i.e., debrief) that help promote personal and social development. It can be used as a valid curriculum in physical education to promote intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships. This type of curriculum can also help physical educators…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Best Practices