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Early Childhood Educators' Perspectives Of Play In Preschool Classrooms, Michelle Lois Edwards Apr 2017

Early Childhood Educators' Perspectives Of Play In Preschool Classrooms, Michelle Lois Edwards

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This study examines early childhood educators’ perceptions of play as a developmentally appropriate practice in preschool classrooms. Through selective sampling, 10 preschool teachers were chosen. These teachers were identified because of their experience, education, and the lead they take on various projects, as well as the author’s personal knowledge of their work ethic and dedication to the education profession. The teachers were interviewed using an extempore, semi-structured configuration about their beliefs relating to play, how they implement play in their classrooms, and their viewpoint on hurdles to play. They identified the supports required to implement play as a developmentally appropriate …


An Analysis Of The Vocabularies Of Primers, Katie Motley Aug 1936

An Analysis Of The Vocabularies Of Primers, Katie Motley

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The purpose of the present study is threefold:

  1. To analyze the vocabulary of each of fourteen primers to determine the extent to which their vocabularies are identical.
  2. To find what percentage of words each primer has in common with the Kentucky adopted text Ben and Alice.
  3. To suggest primers which best supplement Ben and Alice for slow learners and for fast learners.