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Weisberg, Phyllis G. – 1986
Five early education curricula for handicapped children are described. The five curricula are: (1) the Learning Accomplishment Profile (LAP), which uses a developmental task approach with hierarchical objectives in six specific domains (gross motor, fine motor, social, self-help, cognitive, and language skills); (2) Higher Competencies in…
Descriptors: Developmental Programs, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Handicap Identification
Draper, Thomas W.; And Others – 1986
This paper introduces and develops the premise that technology should be used as a tool to be adapted to early childhood education rather than adapting the preschool curriculum to computers. Although recent evidence suggests a national interest in having high technology play a role in the teaching of young children, particularly in reading,…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Software, Computers, Curriculum Enrichment
Download full textCasey, M. Beth – 1987
Preschoolers in a model preschool designed to develop children's planning and problem-solving abilities were compared to children in three comparison preschools on measures assessing children's ability to solve problems and plan. Children were also compared on other measures of cognitive ability, including measures of general cognitive…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Models, Planning, Preschool Children
Simons, J. A.; Simons, F. A. – 1984
This comparison is based on the authors' selective review of literature, observations of Montessori preschools in America and Australia, and experience in early childhood teacher education in Australia. The discussion explores general educational objectives, curricula, children's activities, instructional approaches, and teacher role in preschools…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Course Content, Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries
Saginaw Public Schools, MI. Dept. of Evaluation Services. – 1989
This report presents results of the first product evaluation of the Saginaw School District's Michigan Early Childhood Education Preschool (MECEP) program. The MECEP operated at five elementary sites, with 154 pupils participating. The goal of the program was to provide 4-year-olds with an environment that would enable them to develop school…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Individual Development, Parent Participation, Preschool Curriculum
Russell, N.; And Others – 1981
This document provides units to assist teachers and parents in evaluating kindergarten and preschool curricula. Preparing an evaluation and planning an evaluation are covered in units I and II. Two other units have been written as resource documents and present data-gathering methods and ways of reporting and using information. The authors stress…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Evaluative Thinking
BAYLOR, RUTH M.; AND OTHERS – 1965
IN THE PREKINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM, THE YOUNG CHILD DEVELOPS POSITIVE ATTITUDES TOWARD SCHOOL, ADULTS, AND FELLOW CLASSMATES. THESE ARE THE FOUNDATIONAL LEARNINGS UPON WHICH REST HIS FUTURE ATTITUDES TOWARD EDUCATION AND SOCIETY. AMONG THE IMPORTANT GOALS OF A PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM ARE THE BROADENING OF INTELLECTUAL HORIZONS, THE STIMULATION OF…
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Cognitive Development, Disadvantaged Youth, Instructional Materials
Alexanian, Sandra – 1967
Thirty-five Head Start children received special instruction in various language skills. A control group consisted of 25 Head Start children. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of this special teacher-developed language readiness curriculum on the grade one reading achievement when compared to the achievement of the control…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Evaluation, Language Programs, Language Skills
Lay, Margaret – 1969
A study was done to see if a teacher-guided, sequentially-arranged program of instruction for kindergarten children used in addition to a regular classroom program is more effective in producing general intellectual gains and specified behavioral characteristics than two instructional alternatives. These alternatives were (1) participation in a…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Experiential Learning, Kindergarten, Preschool Curriculum
Kamii, Constance – 1970
Specific instruction refers to the teacher's knowing (a) what to teach and when, (b) what not to teach and why, and (c) when to let the preoperational child be "wrong." This paper is in agreement with Bereiter's criticism of Kohlberg's conclusion against specific instruction but suggests that Bereiter's argument should be developed into…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies
Women's Action Alliance, Inc., New York, NY. – 1973
This paper describes some of the activities of the Women's Action Alliance, a technical assistance organization designed to establish a teacher/parent consciousness raising program, and to develop an early childhood nonsexist curriculum program. Included is a list of a variety of nonsexist instructional materials (children's toys, pictures,…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Books, Childrens Literature, Early Childhood Education
Individual Differences in Social Behavior of Preschoolers as a Function of Educational Intervention.
Boger, Robert P.; And Others – 1973
A preschool curriculum emphasizing the development of social behavior was implemented. Activities were designed to help the child become more aware of himself and others, develop skill in social interaction and cooperation, and develop self control and independence skills appropriate to his age level. Evaluation indicated that the program was most…
Descriptors: Altruism, Individual Differences, Intervention, Preschool Children
Watts, Harriet – 1973
An involved mother gives suggestions and helpful hints about setting up and managing a neighborhood playgroup. In simple terms, the book tells what toys and equipment to buy, and how to organize physical education, music, art, reading, nature studies, cooking, special events, and games. (CS)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Curriculum Development, Enrichment Activities, Music Activities
Leslie, Judith W. – 1972
Current preschool programs for Mexican American children are examined. Programs are categorized as either experimental or as non-experimental. The emphasis of the experimental section is upon research findings, while the emphasis of the non-experimental section is upon the curriculum and its implementation. Six studies are discussed in the…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Disadvantaged, Disadvantaged Youth, Experimental Programs
Washington, Ernest D.; And Others – 1969
A curriculum was devised by working backward from Stanford-Binet items to specification of a universe of content for which the Stanford-Binet could serve as a content-valid achievement test. It was reasoned that this curriculum should home. This curriculum was tested on 20 4-year-old disadvantaged children in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. The…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Disadvantaged Youth, Preschool Children
