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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"National Association for the Education of Young Children."”.
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The Virginia pattern of education for children under six in historical perspective
This dissertation has a twofold purpose. The first is an exploration of the origins and development of education for children under six in Virginia, including the efforts made by both black and white educators working in this field. Data collected for this study indicate that black educators have …
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Parents' Understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Education
The intent of this study was to determine what understanding and knowledge parents had of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP). The study examined whether the beliefs of parents who enrolled their children in a National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited …
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The Curricular Practices of Early Childhood Teachers Working in Public Sschool Primary Grades.
<p>Little is known about the curricular practices or thinking of early childhood teachers attempting to use developmentally appropriate practices in public school primary grades. The purpose of this study was to investigate four primary grade teachers' thoughts and classroom practices, through …
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Investigating early childhood education through a systemic lens: What impact does early childhood education have on district level leadership
<p>Public School educational leaders from around the United States are confronted with choices inhow to invest resources that can create the greatest impact for students. An often-overlooked area of investment is early childhood education. As defined by the National Association for the Education of …
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A Historical Study of the Kindergarten and First Grade Programs at the Minot State University Laboratory School (1969 - 1990): A School Ahead of its Time
… and oral interviews to construct a history of the kindergarten and first grade programs at the Minot State University Laboratory School (MSU) from 1966 – 1990. The length of the study is based on the time the kindergarten was in existence at the MSU Laboratory School. The school was unique …
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The Influence of National Standards for Early Childhood Programs on Selected Rural Settings of the Education Service Centers in East Texas
This study addressed the current status of early childhood curriculum design and implementation in the Texas Education Service Centers Seven and Eight. No Previous research about the characteristics of the preschool programs had been completed in those areas. This research established if preschool …
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Attitudes of American and Korean Early Childhood Educators Regarding Programs for Gifted/Talented Young Children.
The purpose of this research was to study the attitudes of Korean and American early childhood educators concerning gifted children and programs aimed specifically at meeting their needs. The study examined general attitudes towards giftedness and gifted education programs and factors that might …
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Shanghai kindergarten teachers' beliefs about engagement in Developmentally Appropriate Practice in the context of educational reform
<p>In an effort to ensure high quality early childhood education, curriculum reform has been implemented for over one decade in Shanghai kindergartens (specifically, since 2004). The reform guidelines largely align with the principles of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) issued by the …
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Experiences with Childcare Choices Reported by Mothers in Single- and Multiple-Income Households
<p>This exploratory study examined mothers' experiences and satisfaction with childcare selection. The self-selected group of mothers from 30 different childcare settings in three Midwestern states participated in the study. Similarities and differences with mothers' experiences when selecting …
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Inside perspectives on early childhood program quality : a case study of teacher beliefs and embedded practices
… childhood teachers’ perspectives on quality of early childhood programs and how they embed those perspectives in their daily classroom practices. Questions explored teachers’ education levels, years of experience, and the ways in which their individual perspectives are manifested in the …