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Influences on Turkish Early Childhood Teachers' Science Teaching Practices and the Science Content Covered in the Early Years
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Olgan, Refika – Early Child Development and Care, 2015
The first rationale of the study was not only to determine the topics taught in Turkish early childhood settings but also to define the frequency and time allocation for teaching science (n?=?382). In the second phase, through semi-structured interview questions, the aim was to gain detailed information about Turkish early childhood teachers'…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Science Instruction, Time Management, Early Childhood Education
Cultivating Early STEM Learners: An Analysis of Mastery Classroom Instructional Practices, Motivation, and Mathematics Achievement in Young Children
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Ricks, Elizabeth Danielle – ProQuest LLC, 2012
According to the 2006 Program for International Assessment (PISA), the United States is behind their international counterparts in the areas of mathematics and science. (Darling-Hammond, 2010). The Unites States is at a critical point in developing future leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. In preparing students for a…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Best Practices, Mathematics Achievement, Kindergarten
Men among Boys: The Characteristics, Qualifications and Academic Impact of Male Kindergarten Teachers in America
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Rose, Jason – ProQuest LLC, 2009
This research examined the influence of teacher gender and teacher gender-related characteristics on student reading achievement during the kindergarten year. Using a nationally representative sample of male and female kindergarten teachers and their students collected as part of the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of…
Descriptors: Males, Early Childhood Education, Reading Achievement, Teacher Qualifications