Culturally sensitive interventions in early childhood education are needed in societies in which immigrants have joined indigenous populations and where people with different national, ethnic or religious identities have created new communities. Although a theoretical framework for culturally sensitive research into child development exists, the…

Examined effects of planned encounters between religious and secular Jewish children and parents at a school in Jerusalem, Israel, on perceptions of religiosity and secularism. Results suggest that each group was aware of its affiliation, could discern similarities and differences, and did not have stereotyped perceptions. Social encounters…

Addresses the multivariate nature of research on minority children and families in Israel; offers an alternative framework for investigation. Applies ecological approach toward study of child development in an attempt to identify variables that influence the child and family at various levels of the ecological context. Discusses research methods…

Calls for attention to the importance of evaluating quality of child care in light of cultural differences and in the framework of the specific cultural context under evaluation. Proposes that this is of crucial importance because each society maintains its own definition of "ideal care" which relates to its goals and expectations about child…