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Showing 1 to 20 of 36 for “"diverse families"”.
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The Home Literacy Practices of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families of Kindergarten Students
… practices of culturally and linguistically diverse families of kindergarten students. In particular, the literacy practices of mothers were surveyed, as previous research has supported the assertion that mothers play a significant role in the development of literacy success in their …
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Examining Mother and Father (Dis)agreement of Youth Mental Health Among Ethnically Diverse Families
… in mother-father agreement of ethnically diverse youth. The current study addresses this gap in a sample of 88 mother-father dyads in a clinic sample of youth evaluated for the presence of externalizing behavior problems. Pearson correlations and paired t-tests were run to examine …
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A Mixed Method Study of Prevent, Teach, and Reinforce for Families: The Effectiveness for Culturally Diverse Families
Prevent, Teach, and Reinforce for Families (PTR-F) has been found effective in increasing parents’ use of positive behavior support (PBS)-based strategies and decreasing children’s challenging behavior. However, only few studies have purposefully explored the effectiveness of PTR-F for culturally …
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Group Friendship Activities to Promote Peer Interactions of Children With Developmental Delays From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families
Following the implementation of group friendship activities, the three target children demonstrated increases in peer interactions which were maintained for three weeks following the completion of the group friendship activities. In addition, teachers' feedback about group friendship activities …
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Developing individualized education programs with culturally and linguistically diverse families from low-income homes : a heuristic inquiry of special education teachers
… of culturally and linguistically diverse children enrolled in special education services, a positive correlation between parent involvement and academic success, and a plethora of barriers impeding active 6 parent participation in IEP development. Barriers include language, …
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Diverse Families Navigating Mental Health at the Pediatrician’s Office: A Mixed Methods Exploration of the Interplay of Stress, Culture, and Child Mental Health in the Primary Care Setting
… and only healthcare providers with whom many families engage around their child’s emotional and behavioral development. Using both quantitative analysis of retrospective secondary data and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) of in-depth interviews with diverse caregivers, this …
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Teacher Impact on Supporting the Parent-Teacher Partnership During the Middle School Years
… their understanding of culture and the needs of diverse families, especially if they were willing to challenge their own belief system when necessary. The findings of this study discovered that several well supported principles of parental involvement and engagement were evident. The consequences …
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Perceptions About Culturally Appropriate Practices: A Survey of Early Intervention Professionals
… interact with an increasing number of culturally diverse families. Despite the ethnic diversity among families, the staffing patterns of early intervention (EI) programs remain predominantly European-American and monolingual. A challenge for the next decade will be to diversify the population of …
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Perceptions of Korean and Korean-American mothers of children with autism : the impact of disability on the family and sibling relationships
… Spectrum Disorder, and the support for those families. From in-depth interview, main themes are discovered that (a) resources & support, (b) sibling relationship, (c) family dynamics, and (d) cultural comparison. Practical implications for serving culturally and linguistically diverse families …
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Non-Traditional Therapeutic Interventions for At-Risk Youth & Students with Complex Support Needs: Equine Therapy
… on the social and emotional development of three diverse families who reside in Western Pennsylvania. The researcher will also investigate the impact of this therapy at home, school, and how the skills learned are applied to everyday living.
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How Spanish -speaking parents understand kindergarten and support their children's education within the context of a school
… examine the experiences of nine Spanish-speaking families in a public kindergarten setting during the 2005-2006 school year to understand how individual agency of parents, access to a community's practices and events, and the resulting interrelationship, shape parent understanding of and …
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One step forward, two steps back: Making change in Early Head Start
<p>This is a field study of families and home visitors in Early Head Start. Its purpose is to understand the social context of infants born into poverty and to understand the home visiting relationship when families receive intervention services from home visitors who are socially and economically …
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A Systematic Literature Review: Literacy Practices and Roles of Chinese Parents and Chinese Heritage Language Teachers In Chinese Children’s Literacy Learning
… meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse families and professional CHL teacher training curriculum. It further contributes to existent understandings of the practices and roles of parents and teachers in Chinese children’s literacy learning in the out-of-school (public) contexts …
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An Examination of the Strong Start Intervention to Support the Pro-Social Behaviors in At-Risk Head Start Students
<p>Children from lower-income and diverse families are at a higher risk for social-emotional and academic difficulties. Implementation of early childhood interventions plays a crucial role in the healthy development of children’s social-emotional development. Merrell’s Strong Kids (Merrell et al., …
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White Racial Awakenings: Understanding How Turning Point Narratives Create White Allies
… White experiences (exposure to protests and diverse families) led allies to definitions and practices representing non-complicity with racialized structures.
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The Experience of Korean Immigrant Parents of Children with Autism: Partnership and Inclusion
… the growing population of Asian immigrant families facing developmental disabilities, research remains limited on how Korean immigrant parents navigate teacher collaboration for special education services, particularly in inclusive education contexts. This study aimed to understand Korean …
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The Portrayal of the Family Unit In Children’s Choice Award Books
… essential that children see themselves and their families in the literature they read (Bracken, Wigutoff & Baker, 1981; Powell, Gillespie, Swearingen & Clements, 1993). Many researchers believe children can also benefit from literature that includes diverse families unlike their own (Allen, Allen …
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Cultural Diversity Awareness of Elementary School Teachers in Georgia Classrooms
… domains: general cultural awareness, culturally diverse families, cross-cultural communication, assessment, and creating a multicultural environment. Results indicated that elementary, in-service teachers are most culturally aware in domain one, general cultural awareness; they are least …
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Reclaiming Our Identities as Good Mothers: Narratives of Mothers with Child Welfare Experience
… for the experiences of mothers from diverse socio-economic, and ethno-racial backgrounds. Mothers involved in child welfare for allegations of abuse are challenged with identifying with this definition of motherhood, as they face stigmatization by their communities and shame for their …
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Creative AI Literacies for Families
Many families engage daily with artificial intelligence (AI) applications, from conversations with a voice assistant to mobile navigation searches. Unfortunately, existing intelligent technologies in the home are prone to algorithmic bias and cyber-security attacks. To ensure the new generations of …
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