Recently added articles from Journal of Research in Childhood Education:
Enhancing children's conceptual understanding of mathematics through Chartworld software.(Report)
Mar 22, 2009; ... Abstract. Two randomized control/treatment experiments tested the effectiveness of Chartworld software on enhancing mathematical knowledge of 3rd-graders. In Experiment 1, 196 children were randomly assigned to receive either Chartworld or textbook instruction on number operations. ANCOVAs ...
Predictors of immigrant children's school achievement: a comparative study.(Report)
Mar 22, 2009; ... Abstract. This paper examines the predictors and indicators of immigrant children's school achievement, using the two of the most predominant groups of American immigrants (103 Koreans and 100 Mexicans). Regression analyses were conducted to determine which independent variables ...
Parental involvement, parenting behaviors, and children's cognitive development in low-income and minority families.(Report)
Mar 22, 2009; ... Abstract. The study examined the longitudinal association of parental involvement in Head Start parent-focused programs, parenting behaviors, and the cognitive development of children by specifying two longitudinal growth models. Model 1 examined the longitudinal effects of the parental ...
Elementary organizational structures and young adolescents' self-concept and classroom environment perceptions across the transition to middle school.(Report)
Mar 22, 2009; ... Abstract. Transitions can be difficult at any age; however, the move from elementary school to middle school, coupled with the onset of adolescence, is often associated with a myriad of psychological and academic declines. One strategy currently used to "ready" elementary students for ...
Preadolescents' self-concept and popular magazine preferences.(Report)
Mar 22, 2009; ... Abstract. This article draws on a larger study of Canadian children's sense of self and media habits, 223 children in all (112 boys, 111 girls; 10- to 13-year-olds; M = 11.17y). Participants completed a questionnaire on their self-descriptions and reading habits over a 3-year period ....
Making sense of competing constructs of teacher as professional.(Case study)
Mar 22, 2009; ... Abstract. This paper presents a comparative case study involving eight teachers from two Reggio-inspired schools that focuses on how teachers negotiate a Reggio-inspired approach in the American context. This study first identifies the struggles these eight teachers faced in applying the ...
Kindergarten teachers' perspectives on developmentally appropriate practices (DAP): a study conducted in Mumbai (India).(Report)
Mar 22, 2009; ... Abstract. A qualitative study examining teachers' beliefs regarding developmentally appropriate practices was conducted in the city of Mumbai, India. Twelve kindergarten teacher's were interviewed for this study, and a constant comparative method was used to analyze the interviews. Six ...
Academic enrichment in high-functioning homework afterschool programs.(Report)
Mar 22, 2009; ... Abstract. As part of afterschool programs with homework assistance, students are provided with a location and time to complete their homework, as well as instructional assistance. This mixed-method study investigated the program content and delivery processes of seven high-functioning ...
Research into practice: innovations and international perspectives.
Mar 22, 2009; ... Our 21st century children live in a time of global interaction that impacts their books, movies, toys, and television programming. They view images of children living in third-world or industrialized nations, share books written in more than one language or translated from another culture, ...
Literacy instruction in Canadian child care centers.(Report)
Dec 22, 2008; ... Abstract. The purpose of this study was to describe literacy instruction in child care centers, examine aspects of child care center quality that may predict such instruction, and provide a limited analysis of whether literacy instruction impacts children's concurrent pre-aeademic ...
Young children's block play and mathematical learning.(Report)
Dec 22, 2008; ... Abstract. This qualitative study investigated young children's mathematical engagement in play with wooden unit blocks. Two boys, ages 6 and 7, were independently observed completing the task of filling outlined regions with the various sets of blocks. Three major mathematical actions were ...
Professional development and student growth in writing.(Report)
Dec 22, 2008; ... Abstract. Although widely adopted, the efficacy of the Six Traits Analytic Writing Model for raising student writing achievement is uncertain. This comparison group study investigated teachers' perceptions of the efficacy of professional development in the model and students' writing ...
Growing up active: a study into physical activity in long day care centers.(Report)
Dec 22, 2008; ... Abstract. The child care center is an ideal setting in which to implement strategies to promote physical activity and healthy weight, but there is a paucity of empirical evidence on factors that influence physical activity in these settings. The current study gathered initial qualitative ...
Analysis of two early childhood education settings: classroom variables and peer verbal interaction.(Report)
Dec 22, 2008; ... Abstract. Descriptive and ecobehavioral analyses were used to explore the daily activity contexts in classroom settings reflecting two distinct models of early childhood education. Activity context, social configurations, teacher behavior, and child behavior were explored, with specific ...
Teachers' talk in preschools during circle time: the case of revoicing.(Report)
Dec 22, 2008; ... Abstract. This study focused on a specific feature of preschool teacher talk, revoicing (a situation in which the teacher repeats, fully or partially, what the child said in the immediately preceding turn), within a specific interactional context, circle time, in order to gain a deeper ...
Education level and stability as it relates to early childhood classroom quality: a survey of early childhood program directors and teachers.(Report)
Dec 22, 2008; ... Abstract. The field of early care and education is continually seeking to determine factors that contribute to the overall quality of the education for young children. Individual characteristics of teachers, including education level, have been associated with classroom quality. Program ...
Research into practice: identifying variables that enhance or interfere with children's learning.(Report)
Dec 22, 2008; ... Educators often trust instincts and beliefs more than research evidence. We make assumptions based on what we think happens or what we think works, with little or no data to support that thinking. However, when we make decisions about educational opportunities for children, we need to be ...
Young Children's Block Play and Mathematical Learning
Dec 01, 2008; ... Abstract. This qualitative study investigated young children's mathematical engagement in play with wooden unit blocks. Two boys, ages 6 and 7, were independently observed completing the task of filling outlined regions with the various sets of blocks. Three major mathematical actions ...
Literacy Instruction in Canadian Child Care Centers
Dec 01, 2008; ... Abstract. The purpose of this study was to describe literacy instruction in child care centers, examine aspects of child care center quality that may predict such instruction, and provide a limited analysis of whether literacy instruction impacts children's concurrent pre-academic ...
Professional Development and Student Growth in Writing
Dec 01, 2008; ... Abstract. Although widely adopted, the efficacy of the Six Traits Analytic Writing Model for raising student writing achievement is uncertain. This comparison group study investigated teachers' perceptions of the efficacy of professional development in the model and students' writing ...