Social competence: An untapped dimension in evaluating Head Start's success

Author(s): Raver, C. Cybele; Zigler, Edward F.;
Date Issued: 1997
Publisher(s): Elsevier Science (Firm)
Description: A review of existing studies on children's social skills provides both a general definition of social competence and recommendations to help researchers select methods to evaluate children's social skills
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Journal Title: Early Childhood Research Quarterly
Volume Number: 12
Issue Number: 4
Page Range: 363-385
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness > Assessment & Measurement

Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness > Behavior/Social & Emotional Development/Socialization

Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Programs > Early Head Start/Head Start
Country: United States
ISSN: 0885-2006 Paper
1873-7706 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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