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Exploring Parent Perspective On Classroom Placements Of Twins, Bereniz Delgadillo May 2022

Exploring Parent Perspective On Classroom Placements Of Twins, Bereniz Delgadillo

Theses and Dissertations

The early childhood years are crucial for children’s cognitive development and school achievement. Experiences during these years are also influential for their social and emotional development and personality growth. During the early years children benefit from experiences that impact all areas of development. The focus of this literature review is to explore the impact of early school placement. Parents and early childhood educators need to be aware of consequences regarding the impact of school and classroom placement of twins. In addition, parents’ and school staff’s perceptions regarding twin classroom placement in South Texas will also be reviewed. …


Should Twins Share An Elementary School Classroom?, Heather S. Amundson Jul 2019

Should Twins Share An Elementary School Classroom?, Heather S. Amundson

Master of Education Applied Research Projects

In any child’s educational experience, there are positive and negative aspects. However, when jealousy and competition, identity and dependence, separation anxiety, and a host of other emotionally charged aspects of school life, are added to the situation, the elementary classroom becomes a minefield for all involved, especially for twins. It is this minefield that parents, states, and educational professionals walk students through, all while seeking each child’s best interest. However, there are conflicting opinions, research, and practices that mark the historical landscape of whether to educate twins in a shared elementary school classroom. The historical trend within the greater United …


Twins In School, Katelyn Theresa Smith Mar 2015

Twins In School, Katelyn Theresa Smith

Psychology and Child Development

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