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Neuman, Susan B.; Wright, Tanya S. – Elementary School Journal, 2010
This study examines the impact of 2 forms of professional development on prekindergarten teachers' early language and literacy practice: coursework and coaching. Participating teachers (N = 148) from 6 urban cities were randomly assigned to Group 1 (coursework), Group 2 (on-site coaching), or Group 3 (control group). Pre- and postassessments…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Children, Effect Size, Comparative Analysis
Koh, Serene; Neuman, Susan B. – Early Education and Development, 2009
Research Findings: The purpose of this mixed methods study was to examine the efficacy of a practice-based approach to professional development for family child care providers working in low-income communities. This approach included a literacy coaching component that anchors knowledge in practice. One hundred and twenty-eight family child care…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Child Care, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis
Marulis, Loren M.; Neuman, Susan B. – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2011
This meta-analysis is designed to build on the existing knowledge base by examining vocabulary interventions specifically for factors associated with child outcomes for at-risk children. Specifically, the authors addressed the following questions: (1) To what extent are vocabulary interventions an effective method for at-risk children prior to…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Intervention, Academic Achievement, At Risk Students
Neuman, Susan B.; Dwyer, Julie – Reading Teacher, 2009
Recognizing the importance of starting early, the purpose of our article is to examine if and how vocabulary is taught in commercially prepared early literacy curriculum for pre-K. Ten curriculum programs are reviewed to determine the prevalence of vocabulary instruction and the pedagogical practices used to support the learning of words and their…
Descriptors: Vocabulary, Emergent Literacy, Vocabulary Development, Teaching Methods