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• Method 1- uses a free natural language approach.

  After choosing the object of the search – by ticking title, abstract, aims and objective, or author - enter a term, word or name in the ‘Search’ box to return references answering your research question.

• Method 2 - utilises key words.

  Those key words assigned from thesauruses of controlled vocabulary by the trained coders of international bibliographic databases.
  The controlled vocabularies key word are listed alphanumerically under 'Bibliographic database keywords' .
  Use the drop down menu to identity which 'key words' you are interested in to return references to answer your research question.

• Method 3 - is based on the indexing system

  developed by the researchers who compiled this database.
  It adopts a thematic approach to mapping Irish child health research. The themed areas represent outcomes mapped to the International Classification of Disease version 10 (ICD-10) or one of 23 other health-related themed outcomes. Themes are defined in Tables 5 to 7 (of the study report).
  Use the alphabetic drop down menu under ‘ICD-10 or themed health-related outcomes’ to identity which themed areas you are interested in to select references to answer your research question.

• Method 4 – allows papers to be searched by Study type.

  Indexing by study type offers a valuable insight into understanding the population impact of the topic of interest. More than 20 study types were identified across the 2,152 study papers. These are defined in Table 3 (of the study report). Within 'Study type' papers are further stratification by geographical region (Table 49), topic area of interest and study aims and objectives.
  Click on 'Study type' to select the type of study of interest, progressively select sub-categories by topic area or other sub-classification of interest to answer your research question.

The complete background, methods and findings from this mapping exercise are detailed in the study report.

playgroups

Your search returns 2 documents

• 1.   Close Encounters: Issues in Pre-school Parental Involvement in Northern Ireland

  The aim of this study was to examine the definition, level and type of parental involvement, and reasons for, that exists in nursery schools, nursery classes and playgroups in Northern Ireland++

  

  Abstract:

  The aims of this paper are: To examine the definition, level and type of parental involvement that exists in nursery schools, nursery classes and playgroups in Northern Ireland; To focus on the reasons for involvement, together with perceived problems and advantages; To compare parental and professional viewpoints in order to ascertain whether definitions, expectations and perceptions more...

  International Classification:

  Other - parental school involvement

  Categories:

  parental school involvement

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  Child Care in Practice, Vol: 11 Page: 119-134 2005
  Dorothy J. McMillan

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• 2.   The curriculum experiences of pre-school children in Northern Ireland: Classroom practices in terms of child-initiated play and adult-directed activities

  The aim of this study was to examine curriculum approaches, in relation to child-initiated play vs adult-directed activities

  

  Abstract:

  Examined the curriculum approaches, in relation to child-initiated play vs adult-directed activities, experienced by children across different types of pre-school provision in Northern Ireland. Observations were carried out in 71 pre-school settings including private day nurseries, nursery schools/classes, playgroups, and reception classes. Each center was observed for a complete more...

  International Classification:

  Other - child-initiated play vs adult-directed activities

  Categories:

  child-initiated play vs adult-directed activities

  Geography:

  Northern Ireland

  International Journal of Early Years Education, Vol: 10 Page: 85-94 2002
  Guimarã Sofia es; Kathleen McSherry

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