ERIC Number: EJ1254361
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 36
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1934-5747
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Impacts of an Early Childhood Mathematics and Science Intervention on Teaching Practices and Child Outcomes
Whittaker, Jessica V.; Kinzie, Mable B.; Vitiello, Virginia; DeCoster, Jamie; Mulcahy, Christina; Barton, Emily A.
Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, v13 n2 p177-212 2020
This randomized controlled trial examined effects of the MyTeachingPartner-Math/Science intervention on the quality and quantity of teachers' mathematics and science instruction, and children's mathematics and science outcomes in 140 pre-kindergarten classrooms. Teachers participated in the intervention for two years with consecutive cohorts of children. Results from Year 1 are considered experimental, however due to high levels of attrition, results from Year 2 are considered quasi-experimental. Across both years, intervention teachers exhibited higher quality and quantity of instruction. In Year 1, there were no significant effects of the intervention on children's outcomes. In Year 2, children in intervention classrooms made greater gains in teachers' ratings of mathematics and science skills and performed better on a spring assessment of science skills. These results have implications for designing and evaluating professional development aimed at supporting children's mathematics and science knowledge and skills.
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Intervention, Mathematics Instruction, Science Instruction, Preschool Children, Attrition (Research Studies), Teacher Attitudes, Student Evaluation, Science Achievement, Mathematics Achievement, Faculty Development, Educational Quality, Longitudinal Studies, Preschool Teachers, Teacher Effectiveness, Achievement Gains, Curriculum Design
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R305A120631; R305B140026