Preschool Education

Question 1

What did Ramey and Ramey (1998) set out to find?

Answer 1

Predicted that fragmented, weak efforts in early intervention are not likely to succeed, whereas intensive, high-quality, ecologically pervasive interventions can, and do.

Question 2

What is the history of early education?

Answer 2

Black children judged inherently unequal.

Question 3

What are the 6 principles by Ramey and Ramey?

Answer 3

1. Principle of developmental timing.
2. Principle of program intensity.
3. Principle of direct (vs. intermediary) provision of learning experiences.
4. Principle of program breadth and flexibility.
5. Principle of individual differences in program benefits.
6. Principle of ecological dominion and environmental maintenance of development.