ERIC Number: EJ877206
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 32
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ISSN: ISSN-1040-9289
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Parent Engagement and School Readiness: Effects of the Getting Ready Intervention on Preschool Children's Social-Emotional Competencies
Sheridan, Susan M.; Knoche, Lisa L.; Edwards, Carolyn P.; Bovaird, James A.; Kupzyk, Kevin A.
Early Education and Development, v21 n1 p125-156 2010
Research Findings: Parental engagement with children has been linked to a number of adaptive characteristics in preschool children, and relationships between families and professionals are an important contributor to school readiness. Furthermore, social-emotional competence is a key component of young children's school readiness. This study reports the results of a randomized trial of a parent engagement intervention (Getting Ready) designed to facilitate school readiness among disadvantaged preschool children, with a particular focus on social-emotional outcomes. Two hundred and twenty children were involved over the 4-year study period. Statistically significant differences were observed between treatment and control participants in the rate of change over a 2-year period on teacher reports for certain interpersonal competencies (i.e., attachment, initiative, and anxiety/withdrawal). In contrast, no statistically significant differences between groups over a 2-year period were noted for behavioral concerns (anger/aggression, self-control, or behavioral problems) as a function of the Getting Ready intervention. Practice or Policy: The intervention appears to be particularly effective at building social-emotional competencies beyond the effects experienced as a function of participation in Head Start programming alone. Limitations and implications for future research are reviewed. (Contains 4 footnotes, 4 tables and 3 figures.)
Descriptors: School Readiness, Early Intervention, Disadvantaged Youth, Preschool Children, Parent Participation, Competence, Social Development, Emotional Development, Child Development, Parent Child Relationship, Age Differences, Attachment Behavior, Interpersonal Relationship, Anxiety, Withdrawal (Psychology), Low Income Groups, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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