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Cognitive and Academic Performance of Preschool-Age Children Born Preterm
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Keller-Margulis, Milena A.; Dempsey, Allison G. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2020
The primary objective of this study was to describe cognitive and pre-academic skills of children born preterm (< 30 weeks gestational age) at preschool age. A secondary objective was to relate cognitive functioning at preschool age to developmental scores obtained using the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development-Third Edition (Bayley…
Descriptors: Premature Infants, Preschool Children, Cognitive Ability, Scores
Benchmarks Curricular Planning and Assessment Framework: Utilizing Standards without Introducing Standardization
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Feldman, Erika N. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2010
The national early learning community faces the challenge of using early learning standards and assessments to improve learning environments while preserving educators' freedom to plan early childhood curriculum that accord with a child-centered focus and developmentally appropriate practices. Drawing on recent developments in approaches to…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Class Activities, Learning Activities, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
When Fewer Is More: Small Groups in Early Childhood Classrooms
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Wasik, Barbara – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2008
Small group instruction is important yet it is one of the most underused strategies in early childhood classrooms. This paper presents guidelines based on research-based best practices for using small groups in early childhood. In addition, the benefits of small group instruction for both children and teachers are described. Specific suggestions…
Descriptors: Small Group Instruction, Young Children, Early Childhood Education, Educational Strategies