Statistics In Early Childhood And Primary Education

Author : Aisling Leavy,Maria Meletiou-Mavrotheris,Efi Paparistodemou
Publisher : Springer
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811310447

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Statistics in Early Childhood and Primary Education by Aisling Leavy,Maria Meletiou-Mavrotheris,Efi Paparistodemou Pdf

This compilation focuses on the theory and conceptualisation of statistics and probability in the early years and the development of young children’s (ages 3-10) understanding of data and chance. It provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge international research on the development of young learners’ reasoning about data and chance in formal, informal, and non-formal educational contexts. The authors share insights into young children’s statistical and probabilistic reasoning and provide early childhood educators and researchers with a wealth of illustrative examples, suggestions, and practical strategies on how to address the challenges arising from the introduction of statistical and probabilistic concepts in pre-school and school curricula. This collection will inform practices in research and teaching by providing a detailed account of current best practices, challenges, and issues, and of future trends and directions in early statistical and probabilistic learning worldwide. Further, it will contribute to future research and theory building by addressing theoretical, epistemological, and methodological considerations regarding the design of probability and statistics learning environments for young children.

Author : Alice Bradbury,Guy Roberts-Holmes
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781315279039

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The Datafication of Primary and Early Years Education by Alice Bradbury,Guy Roberts-Holmes Pdf

The Datafication of Primary and Early Years Education explores and critically analyses the growing dominance of data in schools and early childhood education settings. Recognising the shift in practice and priorities towards the production and analysis of attainment data that are compared locally, nationally and internationally, this important book explores the role and impact of digital data in the ‘data-obsessed’ school. Through insightful case studies the book critiques policy priorities which facilitate and demand the use of attainment data, within a neoliberal education system which is already heavily focused on assessment and accountability. Using an approach influenced by policy sociology and post-foundational frameworks, the book considers how data are productive of data-driven teacher and child subjectivities. The text explores how data have become an important part of making teachers’ work visible within systems which are both disciplinary and controlling, while often reducing the complexity of children’s learning to single numbers. Key ideas covered include: The impact of data on the individual teacher and their pedagogical practice, particularly in play-based early years classrooms The problems of collecting data through assessment of young children How schools respond to increased pressure to produce the ‘right’ data – or how they ‘play with numbers’ How data affect children and teachers’ identities International governance and data comparison, including international comparison of young children’s attainment Private sector involvement in data processing and analysis The Datafication of Primary and Early Years Education offers a unique insight into the links between data, policy and practice and is a crucial read for all interested in the ways in which data are affecting teachers, practitioners and children.

Author : Claire McLachlan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781107671010

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Literacy in Early Childhood and Primary Education by Claire McLachlan Pdf

Provides a comprehensive, reader-friendly introduction to literacy teaching and learning, exploring both theoretical underpinnings and practical strategies.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Child care
ISBN : 9781428927223

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Characteristics of Children's Early Care and Education Programs by Anonim Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on the Science of Children Birth to Age 8: Deepening and Broadening the Foundation for Success
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309324885

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Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 by National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on the Science of Children Birth to Age 8: Deepening and Broadening the Foundation for Success Pdf

Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.

Author : Beth Young
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Early childhood education
ISBN : MINN:31951D01947831Q

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Student Data Handbook by Beth Young Pdf

This handbook establishes current and consistent terms, definitions, and classification codes to maintain, collect, report, and exchange comparable information about students. The handbook is useful to public and private agencies and educational institutions, researchers, policy makers, and members of the public interested in student data. The definitions are consistent with current state and local practice, national standards movements, and federal reporting requirements as a consensus of what is considered "best practice" in data collection. The Handbook includes these chapters: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "The Handbook"; (3) "Building a Student Record System"; (4) "Data Elements and Definitions"; and (5) "Applications of the Handbook." Twelve appendixes present comprehensive lists of coding options, code designations, and the names of contributors to this edition. (SLD)

Author : Tony Bertram,Chris Pascal
Publisher : Springer
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319398471

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Early Childhood Policies and Systems in Eight Countries by Tony Bertram,Chris Pascal Pdf

This report provides an overview of policy strategies on early childhood education settings (from birth to primary schooling) in eight countries. Data were collected using a policy questionnaire addressed to and completed by the National Research Coordinator(s) (NRC) of Chile, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Italy, Poland, the Russian Federation and the United States. The countries that participated provide interesting illustrations of early childhood education policy in action in a range of diverse contexts. Analysis of the systemic and structural results of ECE policy at national and, where necessary, subnational levels, enables transnational comparisons in policy and systems. Key policy changes, both underway and planned, are documented. These data reveal key findings in each of the five policy areas as covered in the questionnaire and this report: public policy; delivery models and providers; participation and enrollment; quality assurance systems; and expectations for child outcomes. In particular, the study aims to provide meaningful information for countries, states and jurisdictions across the world in relation to early childhood education, mapping the systems, structures and user pathways in place, along with the perceptions of stakeholders about the system, its functioning and impact. This comprehensive assessment of the wider policy contexts and settings for early childhood education includes teacher/practitioner qualifications, pedagogy approaches, and opportunities for professional development. Such information will enable countries to review their early childhood education systems in an international context.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264276253

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Starting Strong V Transitions from Early Childhood Education and Care to Primary Education by OECD Pdf

The transition from early childhood education to primary school is a big step for all children, and a step which more and more children are having to take. Quality transitions Should be well-prepared and child-centred, managed by trained staff collaborating with one another, and guided by ...

Author : Moyles, Janet,Georgeson, Jan,Payler, Jane
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335244126

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Beginning Teaching, Beginning Learning: In Early Years And Primary Education by Moyles, Janet,Georgeson, Jan,Payler, Jane Pdf

This collection provides an introduction to the practical skills which all student teachers have to develop, as well as celebrating the unpredictability and excitement of working with interested and inquisitive children.

Author : Gordon Cleveland,University of Toronto. Childcare Resource and Research Unit
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Child care services
ISBN : 189605126X

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The State of Data on Early Childhood Education and Care in Canada by Gordon Cleveland,University of Toronto. Childcare Resource and Research Unit Pdf

Author : Sandra L. Hofferth
Publisher : Department of Education Office of Educational
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Education
ISBN : UIUC:30112033259232

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Characteristics of Children's Early Care and Education Programs by Sandra L. Hofferth Pdf

Drawing on data from the 1995 National Household Education Survey, this report examines the characteristics of the care and education children receive on a regular basis before they enter school. The report focuses on various characteristics of child care arrangements categorized into two groups: those that have been associated with children's development and those that stem from parental concerns other than child development, such as family budget or work schedules. Following an introduction detailing data sources and limitations and what characteristics of child and family and of non-parental care are of interest, the report presents factors and findings in the following areas: (1) what were children's experiences in non-parental care in 1995; (2) what factors were associated with the types and characteristics of the child care arrangements that parents chose; (3) what were parents' sources of information and preferences regarding child care arrangements; (4) what were parents' preferences related to the attributes of the child care arrangements they selected; and (5) what were parents' preferences related to the types of arrangements they selected. The final section of the report provides a summary and conclusions. Among the findings highlighted are the following: (1) compared with children who did not have various characteristics associated with school failure, children who had these characteristics spent more time in nonparental care and were more likely to be in multiple care arrangements; (2) parents valued having their children cared for by a trained provider and with a small number of children, cost of child care was almost as important as the number children cared for; (3) a variety of other child care characteristics were related to parents' choices, including distance between home and care, whether sick child care was available, and whether English was spoken most of the time; and (4) inconsistent relationships were found between cost of care and characteristics associated with positive child outcomes. The report's two appendices present supplemental tables of data and technical notes and methodology of the study. (Contains 57 references.) (HTH)

Author : R. E. (Rosemary Elaine) Young,Eva Essa
Publisher : Scarborough, Ont. : Nelson Canada
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Education
ISBN : 0176041753

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Introduction to Early Childhood Education by R. E. (Rosemary Elaine) Young,Eva Essa Pdf

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264276116

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Starting Strong 2017 Key OECD Indicators on Early Childhood Education and Care by OECD Pdf

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) can help lay the foundations for future skills development, well-being and learning. Having timely, reliable and comparable international information is essential to help countries improve their ECEC services and systems.

Author : Claire McLachlan,Tara McLaughlin,Sue Cherrington,Karyn Aspden
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2023-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811959592

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Assessment and Data Systems in Early Childhood Settings by Claire McLachlan,Tara McLaughlin,Sue Cherrington,Karyn Aspden Pdf

This book describes the use of data systems in early childhood settings (birth to eight years) for the purposes of assessment, evaluation and curriculum planning. It presents an international collection of research examining ways in which teachers and researchers have revisited notions of what constitutes effective assessment, revised ways in which they assess children’s learning and development and use the knowledge gained for curriculum planning. It offers insights into contemporary research on how teachers and children are engaging with data systems as part of effective assessment and how these approaches influence practice. This book presents recent theorizing and examples of research which have investigated innovative approaches to assessment using data systems in early years settings. It represents both early childhood and junior primary contexts and includes research which focusses on teachers’ perspectives and reflections on use of data systems. It also examines research which reflects on what children gain from being involved in these data systems.

Author : Pamela Oberhuemer,Inge Schreyer,Michelle J. Neuman
Publisher : Verlag Barbara Budrich
Page : 525 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-05-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783866497047

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Professionals in early childhood education and care systems by Pamela Oberhuemer,Inge Schreyer,Michelle J. Neuman Pdf

In a European context of rapidly expanding early education/ care provision for young children, the staffing of these services is a critical quality issue. What are the requirements for professional education and training? How alike or how varied are the qualification profiles and fields of work? Through detailed country reports and comparative analyses across 27 countries, this book provides answers to these questions.