Showing papers in "Journal of Early Childhood Research in 2021"
TL;DR: In this paper, Turkish and Chinese parents' experiences with their 3-6-year-old children during the COVID-19 quarantine process were reported, and 13 Turkish and 11 Chinese parents participated in a study.
Abstract: This paper reports Turkish and Chinese parents’ experiences with their 3–6 year-old children during the COVID-19 quarantine process. Thirteen Turkish and 11 Chinese parents participated in a study ...
34 citations
TL;DR: Young autistic children are amongst the most scrutinised and assessed in their everyday lives, often leading to characterisations and descriptions that focus on their difficulties and challenges as mentioned in this paper, which can lead to characterisation and descriptions focusing on their difficulty and challenges.
Abstract: Young autistic children are amongst the most scrutinised and assessed in their everyday lives, often leading to characterisations and descriptions that focus on their difficulties and challenges ra...
16 citations
TL;DR: The authors investigated the beliefs parents of preschoolers have for facilitating their children's reading and mathematics development and used an online survey distributed via sociotechnica.com to find out their beliefs.
Abstract: This study investigated the beliefs parents of preschoolers (N = 126) have for facilitating their children’s reading and mathematics development. The study used an online survey distributed via soc...
15 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the tablet and app use of children aged from birth to three and examined how far use of tablets and apps promoted the overall health of the children.
Abstract: This paper outlines the findings from a study that examined the tablet and app use of children aged from birth to three. The aim of the study was to examine how far use of tablets and apps promoted...
14 citations
TL;DR: The participation of Black educators in the UK education system has been a source of much debate in recent years as discussed by the authors, and research indicates having a teaching force that better represents society is critical.
Abstract: The participation of Black educators in the UK’s education system has been a source of much debate in recent years. Research indicates having a teaching force that better represents society is crit...
13 citations
TL;DR: The use of digital devices among very young children is quickly spreading and although the effects of screen time on emotional and cognitive functioning are still debated, the authors found that screen time can have a profound effect on emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Abstract: The use of digital devices among very young children is quickly spreading, although the effects of screen time on emotional and cognitive functioning are still debated. In a sample of N = 422 child...
12 citations
TL;DR: Early childhood care and education (ECCE) has a crucial contribution to the future life of children, and overall quality of learning and development of a country as discussed by the authors. Even though there are no well-esta...
Abstract: Early childhood care and education (ECCE) has a crucial contribution to the future life of children, and overall quality of learning and development of a country. Even though there are no well-esta...
11 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examine how the policy of funded early years places for "disadvantaged" 2-year-olds in England reconfigures spaces within early childhood and care (ECEC) in new ways of working.
Abstract: This article examines how the policy of funded early years places for ‘disadvantaged’ 2-year-olds (FNP) in England reconfigures spaces within early childhood and care (ECEC) in new ways of working ...
10 citations
TL;DR: Spaces traditionally difficult for girls to enter, were transformed and afforded completely new ways of playing, shown to be inclusive of girls, and disrupted gendered interactions and divergence.
Abstract: In unprecedented times, the global community is calling for greater knowledge and engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to support the decision making and practices ...
9 citations
TL;DR: High-quality instructional interaction, in which teachers engage children in conversations that support the development of higher-order thinking skills, conceptual understanding, and advanced langu... as mentioned in this paper, has been shown to support higher order thinking skills and conceptual understanding.
Abstract: High-quality instructional interaction, in which teachers engage children in conversations that support the development of higher order thinking skills, conceptual understanding, and advanced langu...
9 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the Journal of Early Childhood available open access at https://doiorg.org/101177%2F1476718X20983861/index.html
Abstract: Article published in Journal of Early Childhood available open access at https://doiorg/101177%2F1476718X20983861
TL;DR: Preschool teachers and caregivers have a close working relationship as part of a working team to benefit the children in Swedish preschools In 2011, a new educational reform was introduced accordi as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Preschool teachers and caregivers have a close working relationship as part of a working team to benefit the children in Swedish preschools In 2011, a new educational reform was introduced accordi
TL;DR: In spite of its ubiquitous use, however, ''well-being'' is increasingly used in child rights discourses and early childhood education (ECE) policy contexts as a desirable outcome for young children.
Abstract: ‘Well-being’ is increasingly used in child rights discourses and early childhood education (ECE) policy contexts as a desirable outcome for young children. In spite of its ubiquitous use, however, ...
TL;DR: This article investigated Chinese teachers' and parents' perspectives on learning through/in/at play, and found that there is still not a commonly agreed view on how to implement learning through and at play.
Abstract: In discussions about how to implement learning through/in/at play, there is still not a commonly agreed view. This qualitative study investigated Chinese teachers’ and parents’ perspectives on lear...
TL;DR: Young children aged birth to 5 years are known users of the internet, both unsupervised and in collaboration with adults as discussed by the authors. Adults also use the internet to share details of children's lives with othe...
Abstract: Young children aged birth to 5 years are known users of the internet, both unsupervised and in collaboration with adults. Adults also use the internet to share details of children’s lives with othe...
TL;DR: The authors explored the socio-emotional struggles of young children during the COVID-19 pandemic and found that limited social interaction might have affected young children?s social and emotional development.
Abstract: COVID-19 pandemic has caused young children to be isolated from their neighborhood only interacting with people living under the same roof as them, to avoid spreading the virus. Limited social interaction might have affected young children?s social and emotional development. This study aimed to explore the socio-emotional struggles of young children during the pandemic. Participants in the study were 12 mothers of young children living in West Timor, Indonesia. Data were obtained using the photovoice method. Thematic analysis resulted in four main themes, which are increased use of technologies, lack of social interaction, parents? concerns, and boredom and increased need for stimuli. Findings in this study encourage mothers and related stakeholders to take extra precautions on maintaining children?s well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TL;DR: Among the recent approaches to literacy incorporated into Literacy Studies, the concept of (im)materiality has enabled researchers to delve into the fluid and hybrid nature of contemporary literacy.
Abstract: Among the recent approaches to literacy incorporated into Literacy Studies, the concept of (im)materiality has enabled researchers to delve into the fluid and hybrid nature of contemporary literacy...
TL;DR: In this paper, the transition to primary school is a commonly experienced phenomenon for most children, but some groups of children, including those with disabilities, are less likely to engage in the process.
Abstract: Whilst transition to primary school is a commonly experienced phenomenon for most children, some groups of children, including those with disabilities, are less likely to engage in the process beca...
TL;DR: The findings of a qualitative study exploring the perceptions and experiences of parents whose children attend an Abecedarian early intervention program located in an urban social housing complex suggest that high quality early child intervention programs can positively impact the lives of parents.
Abstract: The Abecedarian Approach is an internationally recognised early childhood intervention program that has shown long-term positive outcomes for children living in low SES communities. However, there ...
TL;DR: Nursery schools in the UK have been described as the "jewel in the crown" of early years provision because of the quality of education and a wide range of other support services that they provide.
Abstract: Nursery Schools in the UK have been described as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of early years provision because of the quality of education and a wide range of other support services that they provide, ...
TL;DR: A Systematic Review of measures available to profile the development of children between the ages of 0–5 years in LMICs was undertaken and 12 key considerations were suggested for the selection of measurement tools that are applicable to effectively assess ECD inLMICs.
Abstract: The Sustainable Development Goals mandate that by 2030, all children should have access to quality early child development opportunities, healthcare and pre-primary education (United Nations, 2015). Yet validated measures of ECD in low and middle income countries (LMICs) are rare. To address this gap, a Systematic Review (SR) of measures available to profile the development of children between the ages of 0-5 years in LMICs was undertaken. Drawing on education, psychology and health databases, we identified reliable, valid or measures adapted for use in LMICs for either assessments of children’s development or their learning environments. The inclusion criteria were (1) peer reviewed papers published between January 2009 and May 2019; (2) assessment tools used to measure cognitive/language development or the early years or home environment in at least one LMIC; (3) report of the psychometric properties (validity and reliability) of the tool, and/or description of the cultural adaptability/translation process undertaken before applying it to a LMIC. Two hundred and forty-nine available records published in the last decade in peer-review journals and nine relevant systematic literature reviews were identified. Fifty-seven records were qualitatively synthesized based on their psychometric properties and cultural adaptation. Forty-three tools were reviewed utilising twelve criteria. Five elements of analysis present in Table 2 and 3 (study, population tested, validity, reliability and cultural adaptability/translation) focused on the tools’ psychometric properties and previous application in LMICs. A further seven dimensions outlined in Tables 4 and 5 identified specific characteristics of the tools from target age, administration method, domains, battery, accessibility, language and country/institution. We suggest these twelve key considerations for the selection of measurement tools that are applicable to effectively assess ECD in LMICs.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss how teachers have the ability to influence a child's sense of belonging and peer relationships in the classroom, which are important for the child's social development.
Abstract: Teachers have the ability to influence a child’s sense of belonging and peer relationships in the classroom which are important for a child’s social development. Currently, little is known about th...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the dominant discourse in current policy agendas in UK and international contexts, fulfilling a range of goals such as providing children with the "best start in life" by breaking...
Abstract: School readiness is a dominant discourse in current policy agendas in UK and international contexts, fulfilling a range of goals such as providing children with the ‘best start in life’ by breaking...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore how we might tentatively create conditions for movement to happen outside of the family structure for toddler-aged children, using pedagogical inquiry work.
Abstract: We share moments from ongoing pedagogical inquiry work with toddler-aged children, where we explore together how we might tentatively create conditions for movement to happen outside of the familia...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors show that while existing literature has established that technologies are utilized in play and can be supportive of learning, utilization of technologies in play-based classrooms is not commonplace.
Abstract: Although existing literature has established that technologies are utilized in play and can be supportive of learning, utilization of technologies in play-based classrooms is not commonplace. This ...
TL;DR: The childcare environment impacts physical activity participation, but little descriptive information is available in different types of programs as discussed by the authors, and most studies focus on the schoolyard despite child's willingness to participate in physical activity.
Abstract: The childcare environment impacts physical activity participation, but little descriptive information is available in different types of programs. Most studies focus on the schoolyard despite child...
TL;DR: A qualitative study utilized purposive sampling across the state of North Carolina to examine the practices of early childhood administrators in creating centers that were inclusive to gay and lesbian children.
Abstract: This qualitative study utilized purposive sampling across the state of North Carolina to examine the practices of early childhood administrators in creating centers that were inclusive to gay and l...
TL;DR: In this article, a study addressed the knowledge gap regarding South African parents' view of their role in the education of young children as democratic citizens, and the study was conducted with parents of childre...
Abstract: This study addressed the knowledge gap regarding South African parents’ view of their role in the education of young children as democratic citizens. The study was conducted with parents of childre...
TL;DR: In this article, the perspectives of three preschool teachers on integrative STEM practices and facilitating and hindering factors in their implementation are analyzed from the perspective of a preschool teacher and three preschool students.
Abstract: This article analyzes the perspectives of three preschool teachers on integrative STEM practices and the facilitating and hindering factors in their implementation. The participants were preschool ...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explored one child's use of their schema to construct their knowledge and understanding within the early years curriculum for Wales -the Foundation Phase (FP), and considered how a knowle...
Abstract: This paper explores one child’s use of their schema to construct their knowledge and understanding within the early years curriculum for Wales – the Foundation Phase (FP). It considers how a knowle...