Preschool Flashcards
According to Ramey, what factors can influence the success of early interventions? List 3
Expectations of the child / how early they begin / how intensive / how well maintained
According to Ramey, what was the effect size of cognitive and social development?
0.2
What age does early years cover?
0-5
What are the 5 prime areas of preschool learning?
Communication and language / physical / personal / social / emotional
What are the 4 specific areas of learning?
Literacy / maths / understanding the world / expressive arts and design
What 5 components make up the Montessori Eductaion method?
Classroom layout / educational needs / grouping / task choice / organisation
According to NCES, what do teachers think are the most important factors for school readiness? List 3 things
Physically healthy / well rested / well-nourished / enthusiastic / curious / can communicate needs
According to NCES, what do teachers think are the least important factors for school readiness? List 3 things
Problems solving skills / identifying colours and shapes / use pencils / alphabet knowledge / counting ability
What are 3 predictive factors of school readiness?
Entrance age / home based peer play / home environment
According to Hill’s research, what effect does SES have on school readiness?
Parental warmth and hostility has more of an effect in families of low SES
What factors moderated environmental factors contribution to school readiness?
Childs sustained attention and impulsivity
What is more important, preschool provisions or family influences, in school readiness?
Preschool provisions
What does best from preschool: social or cognitive outcomes?
Cognitive outcomes
What 6 key principles of preschool influence children’s outcomes?
Developmental timing, programme intensity, direct, programme flexibility, individual differences, environmental maintenance
Give an example of an intervention programme?
High scope perry preschool programme / Head start
