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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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The aim of this study was to examine the impact of early educational experience on later cognitive developmental outcomes for 396 Irish 4 yr olds
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Examined the impact of early educational experience on later cognitive developmental outcomes for 396 Irish 4 yr olds. The early educational settings (preschool services and junior infant classes at primary schools) included those schools designated disadvantaged (DD) and those that were not DD. At age 4, the cognitive developmental status measures assessed knowledge and skills in more...
International Classification:
Education
Categories:
cognitive developmental
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Irish Journal of Psychology,
Vol: 21 Page: 181-193 2000
Noirin Hayes
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This article seeks to inform the debate children with special needs & mainstream education by presenting findings from research designed to explore the perceptions and experiences of parents, young people with VI and health and early years professionals
Abstract:
From preschool to tertiary level, the past decade has witnessed a growing impetus for the inclusion of children with special needs and disabilities in mainstream education. Yet evidence on the needs of children with visual impairments (VI) remains scant. This paper seeks to inform the debate by presenting findings from research designed to explore the perceptions and experiences of more...
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Child Care in Practice,
Vol: 11 Page: 179-190 2005
Colette Gray
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The aim of this study was to examine curriculum approaches, in relation to child-initiated play vs adult-directed activities
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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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