Using Qualitative Evaluation Methods to Identify Exemplary Practices in Early Childhood Education.

DeStefano, Lizanne; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ444910

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Publication Date: 1992

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Using Qualitative Evaluation Methods to Identify Exemplary Practices in Early Childhood Education.

DeStefano, Lizanne; And Others

Early Education and Development, v3 n2 p173-87 Apr 1992

Describes an alternative method for identifying exemplary practices in early childhood education programs. In this approach, parents and practitioners identify exemplary practices after coming to know the practices and the context in which they operate through observation, interview, and document review. Discusses methodological issues raised by the study. (BG)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Demonstration Programs, Early Childhood Education, Evaluation Methods, Field Interviews, Identification, Models, Peer Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Research Methodology, School Visitation, State Surveys, Validated Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Illinois

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