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• 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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