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Abu Taleb, Tagreed Fathi – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2013
The main purpose of this study was to explore what Jordanian parents of children attending "traditional" kindergartens recognize as high-quality education programs. The sample consisted of 509 families ("N"?=?509) of kindergarten-age children. Data were collected using a three-part questionnaire: curriculum domains, teacher…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Quality, Kindergarten, Parent Attitudes
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Hegde, Archana V.; Cassidy, Deborah J. – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2009
A qualitative study examining teachers' beliefs regarding developmentally appropriate practices was conducted in the city of Mumbai, India. Twelve kindergarten teacher's were interviewed for this study, and a constant comparative method was used to analyze the interviews. Six themes were identified within this study. The themes highlighted…
Descriptors: Play, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Foreign Countries, Kindergarten
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Momani, Ibrahim Al- A.; Ihmeideh, Fathi M.; Momani, Mohammad – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2008
The present study aimed at investigating kindergarten teachers' views of the curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Data were collected by an open-ended questionnaire, interviews, and observations. Forty-four kindergarten teachers in the United Arab Emirates responded to the questionnaire; six teachers were later interviewed. Results revealed…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Arabs, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Measures (Individuals)
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Nelson, Regena Fails – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2005
The purpose of this study was to examine how young children's homes and preschool programs influence kindergarten achievement by being "ready environments." Ready environments provide opportunities for cognitive and social growth through culturally and developmentally appropriate activities, interactions, and materials. This study used…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Program Effectiveness, Questionnaires, Learning Activities