Cognitively Oriented Curriculum

Weikart, David P.

National Association for the Education

Book by Schweinhart, Lawrence J., Barnes, Helen V., Weikart, David P.

Significant Benefits: The High/Scope Perry Preschool Study Through Age 27 (Monographs of the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation)

Education & Teaching

Schweinhart, Lawrence J.

Barnes, Helen V.

Schools & Teaching

High/Scope Foundation

Introduction: To the Institute for Ideas (Program Guidebooks)

Oden, Sherri

High Frontier

Describes the background, design, and findings of the Long-Term Benefits of Head Start (LTBHS) study, conducted under the auspices of the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation. This study followed up children at two sites, one in Florida and one in Colorado, 17 years after their participation in the 1970-71 Head Start program. Of interest to educators and policymakers, and especially to program evaluators and researchers carrying out either quasi-experimental or experimental longitudinal studies of Head Start and other early childhood programs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Into Adulthood: A Study of the Effects of Head Start

Marcus, Sue M.

Xie, Yu

The updated chapters include information on phonemic awareness and preschool reading, additional references, the latest Perry Preschool research results, recent research relating to brain development, and a complete description of a consistent approach to problem solving. Written for early childhood practitioners and students, this manual presents essential strategies adults can use to make active learning a reality in their programs. Describes key components of the adultÂ's role: planning the physical setting and establishing a consistent daily routine; creating a positive social climate; and using High/ScopeÂ's 58 Â"key experiencesÂ" in child development to understand and support young children. Other topics include family involvement, daily team planning, interest areas, appropriate materials, the plan-do-review process, small- and large-group times. Offers numerous anecdotes, photographs, illustrations, real-life scenarios, and practical suggestions for adults. Reflects High/ScopeÂ's current research findings and over 30 years of experience.

Educating Young Children: Active Learning Practices for Preschool and Child Care Programs

Parenting & Relationships

High/Scope Educational Research Foundation

Hohmann, Mary

Family Relationships

High/Scope Press

How High/Scope Grew: A Memoir

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