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Direct linkCheung, Alan Chi Keung; Keung, Chrysa Pui Chi; Kwan, Paula Yu Kwong; Cheung, Louisa Yuet Sai – Early Child Development and Care, 2019
This study attempts to identify the leadership practices in Hong Kong pre-primary schools, and to examine their impact on children's learning. A total of 287 key stakeholders, including principals, curriculum leaders and teachers, completed the questionnaires. The study adopted a structural equation model to examine the dimensions of leadership…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preschool Education, Preschool Curriculum, Partnerships in Education
Shirani Bidabadi, Nahid; Nasr Esfahani, Ahmad Reza; Mirshah Jafari, Ebrahim; Abedi, Ahmad – Journal of Educational Research, 2019
The authors investigated the effect of a mathematical curriculum (CU) developed based on verbal and practical activities on the mathematical competency (MC) and learning behaviors (LB) of preschool children. In a quasi-experimental design, 60 children (5- to 6-year-old girls) were selected using the accessible sampling method. The children were…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Mathematics Curriculum, Preschool Curriculum, Preschool Children
Murris, Karin – Global Studies of Childhood, 2019
This article explores how three well-known conceptual frameworks view child development and how they assume particular figurations of the child in the context of the South African National Curriculum Framework for Children from Birth to Four. This new curriculum is based on a children's rights framework. The capability approaches offer important…
Descriptors: Child Development, Humanism, Foreign Countries, Preschool Curriculum
Karrera Xuarros, Inaki; Arguiñano Madrazo, Andoni; Basasoro Ciganda, Maitane; Castillo Armijo, Pablo – British Journal of Educational Studies, 2020
In this study, we present the experiences of three educational projects with over thirty years of pedagogical innovation in the Basque Country: 'The Amara Berri System', 'Eskola Txikiak' and 'The Antzuola Project'. These include innovations with an inclusive focus as well as practices that affect the curriculum and school organisation for the…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Educational Innovation, Diversity, Barriers
Reschke, Kathy; Ruhland, Donna – ZERO TO THREE, 2020
A study tour of early childhood education (ECE) programs in Aotearoa New Zealand offered a rich opportunity to explore the implementation of "Te Whariki," the national ECE curriculum. This article describes three central aspects of the "Te Whariki" approach that have garnered international admiration as a model for ECE: the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Early Childhood Education, National Curriculum, Preschool Curriculum
Investigating Preschool Educators' Implementation of Computer Programming in Their Teaching Practice
Otterborn, Anna; Schönborn, Konrad J.; Hultén, Magnus – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2020
Modern preschool education is seen as an essential foundation for nurturing children's digital literacy. Early childhood education environments have witnessed increased emphasis on integrating programming activities in combination with digital tablets. However, little is known about how preschool teachers implement programming as part of…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Curriculum Implementation, Programming, Preschool Curriculum
Gillispie, Matthew – Topics in Language Disorders, 2021
Many American Indian education leaders advocate for the need to combine evidence-based reading instruction with cultural-based educational practices. In the broader education literature, education philosophers propose analogous models such as culturally responsive teaching to meet the educational realities of diverse students. Culturally…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Alaska Natives, Culturally Relevant Education, Speech Language Pathology
Senent, Isabela Garcia; Kelley, Kendra; Abo-Zena, Mona M. – Early Child Development and Care, 2021
In many contexts, early educators are pressured to adopt narrow, skill-based curricular approaches and accompanying standards and measures of accountability. Alternatively, other educators infuse holistic learning and development through the play and guided inquiry of young children. For decades, passionate educators and caregivers have studied…
Descriptors: Reggio Emilia Approach, Learning Theories, Child Development, Accountability
Download full textWhat Works Clearinghouse, 2022
Based on recent research and in collaboration with expert panelists, the What Works Clearinghouse™ (WWC) has provided practical recommendations for preschool educators to use to help prepare young children benefit from learning opportunities they will encounter in school. The "Preparing Young Children for School Practice Guide" details…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Preschool Education, School Readiness, Evidence Based Practice
Burchinal, Margaret R.; Krowka, Sarah; Newman-Gonchar, Rebecca; Jayanthi, Madhavi; Gersten, Russell; Wavell, Samantha; Lyskawa, Julia; Haymond, Kelly; Bierman, Karen; Gonzalez, Jorge E.; McClelland, Megan M.; Nelson, Kimberly; Pentimonti, Jill; Purpura, David J.; Sachs, Jason; Sarama, Julie; Schlesinger-Devlin, Elizabeth; Washington, Julie; Rosen, Emily – What Works Clearinghouse, 2022
By learning social-emotional, executive function, mathematics, and literacy skills in preschool, children are likely to be better prepared for the higher expectations and more formal curriculum in elementary school. Ensuring that all children are well prepared for elementary school is a priority for parents, caregivers, guardians, and policy…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Preschool Education, School Readiness, Evidence Based Practice
Gerde, Hope K.; Skibbe, Lori E.; Wright, Tanya S.; Douglas, Sarah N. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2019
Writing is a core school readiness skill, yet preschools typically provide children with limited writing opportunities. To consider how curricular materials guide writing instruction, the five most common Head Start curricula were systematically examined in accordance with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework. Curricula were coded…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Preschool Children, Preschool Curriculum, Curriculum Evaluation
Yang, Weipeng – Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 2019
School leadership plays a critical role in providing appropriate and sustainable curriculum practices. However, there remain significant knowledge gaps in understanding early childhood curriculum leadership in Chinese contexts. In order to examine early childhood curriculum leadership in such contexts, this study analyses and interprets data from…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development, Leadership Responsibility, Preschool Curriculum
Dere, Zeynep – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2019
Early childhood education institutions are referred to preschool, nursery school and practicum schools that educate young children. Preschool curriculum was developed for children in the preschool education institutions to provide a rich learning experience and to help healthy growth. Creativity is fundamental for the preschool curriculum and can…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Nursery Schools, Creativity, Preschool Education
S. Soliday Hong; R. C. Carr; R. Seifer; A. Nambiar; J. Walker – FPG Child Development Institute, 2023
This is the executive summary for the report "North Carolina Pre-K Pyramid Model Evaluation Study: Implementation and Outcomes Evaluation Study Final Results." The report is an assessment of a pilot implementation of the NC Preschool Pyramid Model (Pyramid Model), a social-emotional coaching program to support NC Pre-K teachers to engage…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Preschool Curriculum, Preschool Education, Preschool Teachers
Thomas, Amanda; Jones, Catherine – Education 3-13, 2021
Supporting children's schemas in play-based activities and curricula are a valued and embedded part of early childhood practice in many education systems (Meade, A., and P. Cubey. 2008. "Thinking Children, Learning About Schemas." Berkshire: Open University; Nutbrown, C. 2011. "Threads of Thinking Schemas and Young Children's…
Descriptors: Play, Learning Activities, Numeracy, Literacy
