Browsing by Subject "early childhood"
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Development and validation of the AHEMD-SR (Affordances in the Home Environment for Motor Development-Self Report)
(Texas A&M University, 2005-08-29)A contemporary view of early childhood motor development considers environmental influences as critical factors in optimal growth and behavior, with the home being the primary agent. However, minimal research exists examining ... -
The director's mentoring project: an analysis of the experiences of mentors and proteges and the impact of mentoring on selected child care centers in San Antonio, Texas
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)The researcher examined the experiences of three directors of child care centers that had been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and six directors of child care centers that ... -
An Evaluation of Early Reading First on Emergent Literacy Skills: Preschool through Middle of First Grade
(2010-10-12)Early Reading First is a federal initiative that seeks to buffer against the detrimental effects of poverty on children‟s academic outcomes by incorporating all of the elements supported by scientifically-based reading ... -
Exploring Reading and Mathematics Integration in Preschool-Aged Children
(2015-07-23)The purpose of this dissertation was to add further support to the claim that concurrent reading and mathematics instruction with young children could not only prove to be symbiotic in nature but also could provide a ... -
Hispanic Preschoolers' School Readiness: A Study Examining the Impact of Cultural, Social-Emotional, and Sociodemographic Factors
(2012-02-14)The Hispanic population is becoming increasingly prevalent in the United States, facing not only many sociodemographic risks, but academic risks as well. A large number of Hispanics are entering school unprepared to learn. ... -
Innovative practices in early childhood classrooms: what makes a teacher an early adopter?
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)This basic qualitative research study focused on the internal constructions of ten early childhood education teachers who take new information acquired from workshops, coursework, or other educational venues and quickly ... -
Lau vs. Nichols 40 Years Later - Where Are We Now? A Study of Philosophical, Political, Cultural and Societal Issues Impacting Bilingual Education in the Early 21st Century
(2011-02-22)Bilingual education in the United States has been at the forefront of educational politics and debates since its inception. Arguments over language of instruction and program goals overshadow the deeper philosophical, ... -
The Experiences of International Families in U.S. Preschool Settings in a University Town in Southeastern Texas
(2017-11-17)The search for child care can be a daunting task for parents of young children, with a variety of choices available. To search during, or shortly after, a move to a new community without an established network of support ... -
Toward an Expanded Approach to Evaluating Early Childhood Educator Professional Development
(2020-01-08)Early childhood educator professional development promotes positive outcomes for children, but only if educators improve their practices as a result of training. Program evaluation for these professional development programs ...