Measuring the quality and quantity of implementation in early childhood interventions
A discussion of the concepts of quality and quantity in the implementation of early childhood interventions, and an examination of the use of implementation data in early childhood intervention research, based on a review of 57 journal articles
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Family day care in Australia: A systematic review of research (1996-2010)
Family Day Care (FDC) is a distinctive form of child care chosen by many Australian families. However, there appears to be little empirical research on FDC conducted in Australia. The aim of this study was to systematically review the recent published literature on FDC research in Australia, assess its quality, and identify pertinent topics for future research. FDC research has been conducted on topics such as use and cost of care, aspects of child and caregiver health, and nutrition and physical activity. Studies were generally quantitative and descriptive, with a notable lack of intervention studies. Small sample size and limited analysis of FDC data were the two major issues compromising the quality of the studies. Overall, there is great potential to increase the amount of research on FDC in Australia, and improve its quality. Important topics requiring further research include the effect of training on the caregiver, and the social and emotional wellbeing of children and educators. (author abstract)
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Appendix I: Literature review: Literature review of the participation of disadvantaged children and families in ECEC services in Europe
A review of research in European Union member states on barriers to and promising practices regarding disadvantaged children's and families' access to early childhood education and care (ECEC) and on the relationship of ECEC participation to children's cognitive and socioemotional outcomes
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Promoting holistic learning and development in early years: An analysis of quality in early childhood care and education (ECCE) from the Asia-Pacific region
An examination of definitions and elements of quality in early childhood care and education in Asia and the Pacific region, based on a review of 54 research and policy documents
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Promoting physical activity in preschoolers to prevent obesity: A review of the literature
A review of the literature of clinical recommendations for adequate physical activity among 2- through 5-year-old children and an identification of common factors associated with physical activity levels among preschoolers, based on a review of 14 articles published from June 2004 to December 2010 from the United States or Canada
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Early childhood education: Ladders to Literacy
A review of research on the impact of Ladders to Literacy, a supplemental early childhood curriculum focusing on early literacy, on preschool children's outcomes in four developmental domains, based on the application of a review protocol, evidence standards, and effectiveness criteria to 13 studies of Ladders to Literacy
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Early childhood education: Bright Beginnings
A review of research on the impact of Bright Beginnings, a literacy-focused early childhood curriculum to support children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, on preschool children's outcomes in four developmental domains, based on the application of a review protocol, evidence standards, and effectiveness criteria to six studies of Bright Beginnings
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Early childhood education: The Creative Curriculum for Preschool
A review of research on the impact of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool, an early childhood curriculum focusing on project-based investigations centered around 11 interest areas, on preschool children's outcomes in four developmental domains, based on the application of a review protocol, evidence standards, and effectiveness criteria to 14 studies of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool
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Relationships between inferential book reading strategies and young children's language and literacy competence
A synthesis of 18 research studies on the relationship of approaches to adult-supported inferential book reading and the early literacy and language development of young children
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Assistive technology and the communication and literacy development of young children with disabilities
A synthesis of 36 research studies on the relationship of the use of different types of assistive technology devices to the communication and literacy development of young children with disabilities
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Repeated book reading and preschoolers' early literacy development
A synthesis of 16 research studies on the relationship of features of repeated readings of the same book to young children and their early literacy and language development
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Early childhood education interventions for children with disabilities: Social skills training
A review of research on the impact of social skills training, which involves practices to promote positive interactions among children, on the cognition and on the socioemotional development and behavior of preschool children with disabilities, based on the application of a review protocol, evidence standards, and effectiveness criteria to 46 studies of social skills training
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Early literacy development in toddlerhood: Publication trends from 1990 to 2009
A review of literature and a content analysis of 66 articles published between 1990 and 2009 in the United States on the subject of toddler literacy development, exploring documented features and documentation methods
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Condition of children birth to age five and status of early childhood services in California: Synthesis of recent research
An overview of the characteristics and risk factors of children from birth to age 5 in California, and an examination of the status of early learning and care services in California, based on a synthesis of 81 recent research and policy analyses
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Examining the use of language and literacy assessments with young dual language learners: Final report
A review of the procedures used to assess the language and literacy development of young dual language learners, and an examination of the reliability and validity of the assessments, based on 79 studies from Canada and the United States
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The impact of daycare programmes on child health, nutrition, and development in developing countries: A systematic review
A philosophical discussion of professionalism in early care and education in England and a proposition that practitioners base their professionalism upon a political ethic of care which challenges the privatization and domestication of care and places it at the heart of thinking about society in terms of the cause of community and social justice
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Searching for evidence-based practice: A review of the research on educational interventions for intellectually gifted children in the early childhood years
A review of 11 reports on the outcomes of educational interventions for intellectually gifted children in the early childhood years
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Assessment tools of energy balance-related behaviours used in European obesity prevention strategies: Review of studies during preschool
A review of studies that utilize assessment tools to measure food intake, physical activity, and sedentary behavior in obesity intervention strategies targeting mainly preschool children across Europe
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Measuring young children's attitudes toward peers with disabilities: Highlights from the research
A review of 19 research studies on young children's attitudes toward peers with disabilities, with an emphasis on measures of the cognitive, affective, and behavioral aspects of attitudes
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Social validity assessment in social competence interventions for preschool children: A review
A review of 90 studies of social competence interventions for preschoolers published from 1970 through 2008, reviewed for reports of social validity assessment with descriptions of the methods used for the assessments, including information about the participants, time of assessment, and results
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Social support in single parents' transition from welfare to work: Analysis of qualitative findings
A synthesis of 16 research studies on the costs and benefits of social support as they relate to both survival and social mobility for low income women engaged in welfare to work transition
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Relationship between early childhood practitioner beliefs and the adoption of innovative and recommended practices
A synthesis of 29 research studies on the relationship of early childhood practitioner beliefs about innovative and recommended early childhood practices to either the intention to implement or the actual adoption of the practices
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Expanding time for learning both inside and outside the classroom: A review of the evidence base
A review of research on program models that expand learning for children through extended school days, extended school years, and expanded learning opportunities during out-of-school time hours
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Effects of reading to infants and toddlers on their early language development
A synthesis of 5 research studies on the relationship of shared reading interventions for infants and toddlers to their early language development
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Relationship between age of onset and frequency of reading and infants' and toddlers' early language and literacy development
A synthesis of 11 research studies on the relationship of the age at and frequency with which infants and toddlers are read to and their early literacy and language development
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