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Early childhood education programs at KidsLearnOnline.com are focused on kids up to 6 years old. In order for kids to succeed, early childhood education is essential. When researching a new topic it is often necessary to get an overview, explanations of unfamiliar terms, or brief factual information. Some of the sources listed below provide general coverage, while others are more subject specific. To find additional information sources, check Quest, the library catalogue.
Coleman, J. G. (1993). The Early Intervention Dictionary: A Multidisciplinary Guide to Terminology.
Rockville, MD: Woodbine House.
A multidisciplinar... Compares the effects of three preschool curricula--the High/Scope model, the Distar model, and a traditional nursery school model--on various factors in the lives of previous participants at the age of 15. Programs were roughly equal in producing IQ and achievement gains. Social and behavioral outcomes greatly favored High/Scope and traditional nursery school over Distar.
Smothergill, N.L.; Olson, F.; and Moore, S.G. "The Effects of Manipulation of Teacher Communication Style in the Preschool." Child Development 42(1971): 1229- 123... |