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Learning From Video: A Meta-Analysis Of The Video Deficit In Children Ages 0 To 6 Years., Gabrielle Strouse, Jennifer Samson

School of Education Faculty Publications

Young children often learn less from video than face-to-face presentations. Meta-regression models were used to examine the average size of this difference (video deficit) and investigate moderators. An average deficit of about half of a standard deviation was reported across 122 independent effect sizes from 59 reports, involving children ages 0-6 years. Moderator analyses suggested 1) the deficit decreased with age, 2) object retrieval studies showed larger deficits than other domains, and 3) there was no difference between studies using live versus prerecorded video. Results are consistent with a multiple-mechanism explanation for the deficit. However, the analyses highlighted potential quality …

Australian Early Childhood Teachers’ Training In Language And Literacy: A Nation-Wide Review Of Pre-Service Course Content, Tessa Weadman, Tanya Serry, Pamela C. Snow

Australian Journal of Teacher Education

Early childhood teachers are well-positioned to maximise preschoolers’ development in oral language and emergent literacy; both of which are vital predictors of academic success at school. Research investigating their pre-service training in language and emergent literacy remains limited. This issue is addressed in the present study, with the first nation-wide review of the oral language and emergent literacy course content across all 84 Australian early childhood teacher pre-service courses. Qualitative Content Analysis was employed to gain an overview of language and emergent literacy teaching content reported in publicly available course documents. Study findings demonstrated large variation in the oral language …

The Exclusive White World Of Preservice Teachers’ Book Selection For The Classroom: Influences And Implications For Practice, Helen Adam, Anne-Maree Hays, Yvonne Urquhart

Australian Journal of Teacher Education

This paper reports on a study of the children’s book preferences of 82 Preservice teachers (PSTs) at one Western Australian University. The study found PSTs preferred older books published during their own childhood or earlier. Further, representation of people of colour was limited to only 8 of 177 titles listed by PSTs. Key influences on their preferences were their personal favourite books and those used by mentor teachers during practicum experience. The outcomes of this study have implications for curriculum development and implementation of Initial Teacher Education courses, and in turn, for equitable outcomes of the future students of PSTs.

Achieving The Sustainable Development Goals: Evidence From The Longitudinal Parenting Across Cultures Project, Jennifer E. Lansford, W. Andrew Rothenberg, Sombat Tapanya, Liliana Maria Uribe Tirado, Saengduean Yotanyamaneewong, Liane Peña Alampay, Suha M. Al-Hassan, Dario Bacchini, Marc H. Bornstein, Lei Chang, Kirby Deater-Deckard, Laura Di Giunta, Kenneth A. Dodge, Sevtap Gurdal, Qin Liu, Qian Long, Patrick S. Malone, Paul Oburu, Concetta Pastorelli, Ann T. Skinner, Emma Sorbring, Laurence Steinberg

Psychology Department Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Head Start Program Staff Perspectives On Fully Engaging Families, Taylor Lashay Reid

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Research indicates family engagement yields positive outcomes for children. However, data indicate that educators struggle to engage families. Current evaluation methods assess the number of family services offered and not how families are engaged. It is not known how the Head Start program staff fully engages families. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to investigate how to fully engage families in Head Start programs as perceived by staff. Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory and the complexity theory comprised the conceptual framework. The research question explored perspectives of Head Start staff about how to fully engage families. Selection criteria for …

Creating A Culturally Competent Children’S Library, Rachel Burger, Donia Timby, Jacquelyn D. Wiersma-Mosley, Laura Herold, Shelley Mcnally

Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

There is an ever-growing need for cultural competence and a well-rounded education, especially for children. In order to promote cultural competence, this creative project focused on enhancing a library space at the University of Arkansas Bumpers College Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas with resources that address diversity and cultural competence. The goal was to transform the library into an enticing, relaxing, and judgment-free area where children feel comfortable to explore their culture and the cultures of others. New books added to the library were thoroughly reviewed and chosen for the purpose of promoting cultural competence and inclusion, …

Coaching Caregivers In Rural Communities On Naturalistic Strategies Via Telehealth, Stevie L. Ogburn

Theses and Dissertations--Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education

Naturalistic strategies have been shown in research to promote expressive language in children by embedding opportunities for learning trials during routines and activities. Efforts to promote expressive language development are often focused on training caregivers in implementing naturalistic strategies in their child’s typical daily routine. Coaching is a consistently effective training practice to prepare family members to implement the naturalistic strategies. While coaching has been shown to be effective, the recommended time requirement could be a barrier for most caregivers. Caregivers living in geographically remote areas also face additional barriers, such as higher rates of poverty and less access to …

Comparing Teacher Responses To The Covid-19 Pandemic In Venezuela And The United States, Maria Spinetti Rincon

Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020-2023

The COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted the entire world. Teachers have been challenged throughout this time to adapt their teaching practices amidst a constantly changing environment. The purpose of this study was to answer the research questions: (1) how did teachers' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic vary between the United States and Venezuela? And (2) what do teachers perceive they need to better support children in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic? This research used an interpretive, case study approach through kindergarten teacher interviews and curricula analysis. Teachers were included in the study if they had taught for more than five …

Investigating Outcomes For English Language Learners In Arkansas Better Chance (Abc) Pre-K, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Josh B. Mcgee, Emily Jordan, Charlene A. Reid

Policy Briefs

Students with limited English proficiency face a number of educational challenges, and there are dramatic achievement gaps between these students and their English proficient peers. This brief describes the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade outcomes of English Language Learner (ELL) students who attend Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) pre-Kindergarten, a state-funded program that is free to income-eligible families. Results indicate that ABC has the potential to improve academic outcomes for ELL students in Arkansas.

Investigating Self-Efficacy: Early Childhood Teachers’ Understanding Of Self-Efficacy, Dimity Franks

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

Students are experiencing an increased pressure to perform academically at a younger age with reports of the narrowing of curriculum and student disengagement. Current research literature suggests curricula should reflect the increased pressures students are facing. A focus on the social and emotional skills to support student learning is recommended to increase student engagement and enrichment and prepare students for their future. Self-efficacy is one element of social and emotional learning that demands attention. Self-efficacy is considered important for teachers to understand as it can predict how students approach their tasks as well as influence their levels of motivation and …

A Light Challenge: First Graders Engineer An Obstacle Course With Flashlights, Alissa A. Lange, Erin Rice, Noell Howe, Qiuju Tian

ETSU Faculty Works

In this class, we wanted to support students’ knowledge of light and the ways in which it interacts with other materials through a series of connected learning experiences. These experiences are related to NGSS standard 1-PS4-3 Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer. Plan and conduct investigations to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light. We aimed for children to discover that light tends to move in a straight line unless something gets in the way, materials can affect the beam of light, and the way …

Can Virtual Observations Effectively Prepare Pre-Service Educators For A Career In Teaching?, Krystle N. Gremaud

Murray State Theses and Dissertations

This study aimed to identify if virtual observations of preservice teachers could be an effective alternative means for universities to use when observing students in their various education practicums. If found to be effective, universities could use virtual observations in place of in-person observation as a cost-saving measure during times of financial instability. Additionally, the findings could allow universities to market their teacher preparation programs nationally where states have closed their teacher preparation programs in response to the national teacher shortage. Two surveys were used: The Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy Scale and a Likert scale to determine the perceived efficacy …

Social Studies In The Primary Classroom: Why They Are Important, Katie Simkanin

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

The purpose of this study is to focus on the importance of social studies topics taught in the primary classroom. I will examine the main social studies and historical topics teachers focus on under the framework of the Ohio Common Core State Standards (OCCSS). I will also examine a local school district’s primary social studies curriculum and interview a primary and high school teacher for their thoughts on the benefits of teaching social studies in the classroom, and what topics they think are the most important to cover for their students’ education and success in the higher grades and in …

The Importance Of Parent's Literacy Understanding Towards Children Reading Habits, Naufal Ahmad Rijalul Alam

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study reveals the importance of parent’s literacy understanding towards children reading habits. By using a qualitative phenomenology approach and taking five Indonesian respondents who have children aged 6 to 12 years who are attending the Dutch basis school. this study concludes that the understanding of literacy which is owned by parents is very important as a mediator for the development and formation of children's reading habits. Indeed, parents able to choose good reading books, provide appropriate reading time, to use reading sources, whether printed books or using digital sources such as laptops or computers. In addition, by getting used …

Teacher Questioning Practices In Early Childhood Science Activities, Erin Hamel, Yuenjung Joo, Soo-Young Hong, Anna Burton

Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies: Faculty Publications

This study explores teachers’ use of questioning during collaborative science exploratory activities. We classified a total of 755 questions across 14 preschool science lessons implemented by four teachers by type (open- or closed-ended) and content (science- or non-science-related) while also recording the intended recipient. Results revealed that, overall, teachers primarily asked closed-ended questions to children during preschool science activities. While closed-ended questions outnumbered open-ended, science-related questions were more likely to be open-ended questions. We noticed this trend whether the teacher directed the question to a group of children or an individual child. Gender of the child recipient was also explored …

Strengthening The Quality Of Preschool, Childcare, And Parenting, Soo-Young Hong, Holly Hatton-Bowers, Lisa Knoche

Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies: Faculty Publications

Early childhood is a critical period during which children learn to regulate and manage emotions and actions, develop and maintain social relationships, and interact effectively with others (Scott-Little, Kagan, & Frelow, 2006). Children who know how to use appropriate behavioral and emotional strategies and effectively interact with others are more likely to develop positive relationships and be accepted by peers later on (Odom, McConnell, & Brown, 2008). Emotional well-being and competence is one of the key areas of development that goes through significant changes over the early childhood period (Hyson, Copple, & Jones, 2006; Keane & Calkins, 2004), and thus, …

Teaching Special Education In The Midst Of Covid-19: Current Conditions Of Delivering Special Education Services During Distance Learning, Kalvin Davis

Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

The COVID-19 outbreak led to restrictions, school closure, sickness, hospitalization, humanitarian crisis, and the rise of death total. With efforts from healthcare and government officials, the best reactive response was to limit personal interactions amongst large groups and to keep a certain distance to limit the spread of COVID-19. With these limitations, school environments have drastically changed to meet student’s educational needs by using distance learning. Special education provides an opportunity to educate students who have specific educational, social, and behavioral needs in which they are given individualized education programs (IEPs) where principles are met for their services. As education …

How Do Art Teachers Describe The Ways In Which Choice-Based Art Lessons May Contribute To An Inclusive Learning Environment?, Skylar M. Gerken

Dissertations and Theses

The purpose of this research was to highlight the many different ways art educators in New York City create lessons, prompts, and projects with the use of choice-based lessons. By using a choice-based curriculum students will become empowered to make artworks that best represent them. When working within choice-based parameters an inclusive classroom can emerge. The research is backed by literature, theorists and educators that work or have worked in the field of art education. The topic explores how choice should be at the forefront of lesson making, if educators are interested in creating a classroom that could be seen …

'It All Depends … ' A Real Life Learning Model Informing Childminding Pedagogy In Ireland, Miriam O'Regan, Ann Marie Halpenny, Noirin Hayes

Articles

This doctoral research addressed the dearth of research focussed on childminding in Ireland, despite its significant role in national childcare provision. One overarching aim was to explore childminders’ pedagogy. The research was conducted within the theoretical framework of Ecocultural Theory (ECT) against the backdrop of Irish Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) policy on the eve of mandatory regulation of childminding. A mixed method approach was adopted, using the Ecocultural Family Interview for Childminders (EFICh) , including participants’ photographs, a case study survey, researcher field notes and holistic ratings. (Tonyan, Holli A. 2017. “Opportunities to Practice What Is Locally Valued: …

Thunder Boy Jr. (2016) By Sherman Alexie, Maughn Rollins Gregory

Picture Books

The uplift and the burden of a name given but not chosen are keenly felt by Thunder Boy Smith Jr., the young protagonist of this thought- and emotion-provoking picture book. Like most children at one time or another, Thunder Boy welcomes some aspects of the identity his name imposes on him and chafes against others. But unlike many of us, at any age, Thunder Boy reflects on his problem with a remarkable degree of self-knowledge and self-possession. And each of the reasons he gives for wanting a different name offers a moment for philosophical reflection.

การออกแบบและพัฒนาโปรแกรมส่งเสริมความพร้อมทางการเรียนของนักเรียนประถมศึกษาปีที่ 1 โดยใช้การวิจัยอิงการออกแบบ, ชนาสร นิ่มนวล

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

โปรแกรมการส่งเสริมความพร้อมทางการเรียนของนักเรียนประถมศึกษาปีที่ 1 เป็นการทำงานร่วมกันระหว่างครูกับผู้ปกครองในการสนับสนุนให้นักเรียนชั้นประถมศึกษาปีที่ 1 ให้เกิดความรู้ ทักษะ และทัศนคติที่ดีต่อการเรียนรู้ ตลอดจนสามารถปรับตัวในช่วงระยะรอยเชื่อมต่อระหว่างชั้นอนุบาลสู่ชั้นประถมศึกษาปีที่ 1 ได้อย่างราบรื่น โดยมีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อพัฒนาหลักการออกแบบและต้นแบบโปรแกรมส่งเสริมความพร้อมทางการเรียนฯ และวิเคราะห์ผลที่เกิดขึ้นกับเด็กจากการนำต้นแบบโปรแกรมส่งเสริมความพร้อมทางการเรียนฯ สู่การปฏิบัติ การวิจัยนี้ใช้แนวคิดการวิจัยการออกแบบโดยแบ่งการดำเนินงานเป็น 3 ระยะ ในระยะที่ 1 เป็นการศึกษาประสบการณ์ผู้ใช้จากครูและผู้ปกครองที่คัดเลือกด้วยวิธีการแบบก้อนหิมะจำนวน 10 คน ระยะที่ 2 เป็นการนำข้ออ้างเชิงเหตุผลร่วมกับข้อมูลจากผลการศึกษาประสบการณ์ผู้ใช้มาออกแบบหลักการและต้นแบบโปรแกรมส่งเสริมความพร้อมทางการเรียนฯ และระยะที่ 3 เป็นการนำการต้นแบบโปรแกรมส่งเสริมความพร้อมทางการเรียนของนักเรียนประถมศึกษาปีที่ 1 ไปทดลองใช้กับกลุ่มตัวอย่าง ได้แก่ นักเรียนชั้นประถมศึกษาปีที่ 1 จำนวน 29 คน ผู้ปกครองของนักเรียนชั้นประถมศึกษาปีที่ 1 จำนวน 29 คน และครูประจำชั้นประถมศึกษาปีที่ 1 จำนวน 2 คน นำมาวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลเชิงปริมาณโดยใช้สถิติและวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลเชิงคุณภาพโดยใช้การวิเคราะห์เนื้อหา และถอดบทเรียนจากการวิจัยเป็นหลักการออกแบบใหม่สำหรับโปรแกรมการส่งเสริมความพร้อมทางการเรียนของนักเรียนชั้นประถมศึกษาปีที่ 1 ผลการวิจัยสรุปได้ดังนี้ 1) หลักการออกแบบที่ใช้ในการออกแบบโปรแกรมฯ ประกอบด้วย 2 องค์ประกอบ ได้แก่ 1) องค์ประกอบเชิงสาระ ประกอบด้วย 1.1) การจัดการเรียนรู้เพื่อส่งเสริมความพร้อมทางการเรียน 1.2) การประสานความร่วมมือกับผู้ปกครองในการส่งเสริมความพร้อมทางการเรียน และ 1.3) การทำงานร่วมกันระหว่างครูและผู้ปกครองและ 2) องค์ประกอบเชิงกระบวนการ ประกอบด้วย 2.1) กระบวนการส่งเสริมความพร้อมที่โรงเรียน 2.2) กระบวนการประสานความร่วมมือกับผู้ปกครอง และ 2.3) กระบวนการส่งเสริมความพร้อมที่บ้าน ซึ่งดำเนินงานคู่ขนานกันตลอดโปรแกรม โดยโปรแกรมฯ แบ่งการดำเนินงานเป็น 3 ระยะ คือ ระยะที่ 1 เตรียมการก่อนเปิดเรียน ระยะที่ 2 ส่งเสริมการปรับตัวสู่โรงเรียนใหม่ ระยะที่ 3 สร้างรอยเชื่อมต่อในการเรียนรู้ ใช้ระยะเวลาทั้งสิ้น 101 ชั่วโมง 2) ผลการใช้โปรแกรมส่งเสริมความพร้อมทางการเรียนฯ พบว่า 2.1) นักเรียนที่เข้าร่วมการวิจัย จำนวน 29 …

ผลการจัดกิจกรรมการเล่นแบบชี้แนะร่วมกับลูสพารตส์นอกห้องเรียนที่มีต่อพฤติกรรมการเล่นแบบร่วมมือรวมพลังของเด็กอนุบาล, พัทธ์ สุทธิบุญ

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การวิจัยครั้งนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อ 1) ศึกษาผลของการจัดกิจกรรมการเล่นแบบชี้แนะร่วมกับลูสพารตส์นอกห้องเรียนที่มีต่อพฤติกรรมการเล่นแบบร่วมมือรวมพลังของเด็กอนุบาลใน 3 องค์ประกอบ ได้แก่ การแบ่งปัน การเจรจาต่อรอง และการทำตามกฎกติกา 2) เปรียบเทียบผลของการจัดกิจกรรมการเล่นแบบชี้แนะร่วมกับลูสพารตส์นอกห้องเรียนกับการจัดกิจกรรมกลางแจ้งแบบปกติมีต่อพฤติกรรมการเล่นแบบร่วมมือรวมพลังของเด็กอนุบาล ตัวอย่างที่ใช้ในการวิจัย คือ เด็กอนุบาลชั้นปีที่ 3 ภาคเรียนที่ 2 ปีการศึกษา 2564 โรงเรียนวัดสว่างอารมณ์ สังกัดสำนักงานเขตพื้นที่การศึกษาประถมศึกษาพระนครศรีอยุธยา เขต 1 จำนวน 48 คน ใช้การจับฉลากได้ห้องอนุบาล 3/1 จำนวน 24 คน เป็นกลุ่มควบคุม ห้องอนุบาล 3/2 จำนวน 24 คน เป็นกลุ่มทดลอง ผู้วิจัยจัดทำแผนสำหรับกลุ่มควบคุมและกลุ่มทดลอง กลุ่มละ 50 แผน รวมทั้งสิ้น 100 แผน ระยะเวลาที่ใช้ในการวิจัย 10 สัปดาห์ เครื่องมือที่ใช้ในการวิจัย คือ แบบวัดพฤติกรรมการเล่นแบบร่วมมือรวมพลัง วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลโดยการหาค่าเฉลี่ยเลขคณิต ส่วนเบี่ยงเบนมาตรฐาน และการทดสอบค่าที ผลการวิจัย พบว่า 1) หลังการทดลอง กลุ่มทดลองมีค่าเฉลี่ยคะแนนพฤติกรรมการเล่นแบบร่วมมือรวมพลังใน 3 องค์ประกอบ ได้แก่ การแบ่งปัน การเจรจาต่อรอง และการทำตามกฎกติกา สูงกว่าก่อนทดลองอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติระดับ .05 2) หลังการทดลอง กลุ่มทดลองมีค่าเฉลี่ยคะแนนพฤติกรรมการเล่นแบบร่วมมือรวมพลังสูงกว่ากลุ่มควบคุมอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติระดับ .05

The Impact Of Training Teachers In Multiple-Intelligences Instructional Strategies, Mary R. Massey

Theses and Dissertations

This research study outlined a professional-development program for training preschool teachers in Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. The program then continued training in practical applications of the theory for instructional use in the classroom. The preschool director and teachers’ perceptions and experiences were documented and provided the data to assess the impact of the training on the instructional strategies demonstrated in the classrooms. Attention was paid to any impact on classroom management, teacher morale, and cohesive instructional vision throughout the school.

The data from this study revealed that the years of experience of the teachers proved to be the …

Outreach Efforts Between Teachers, Parents, And Administrators As Children Transition From Pre-Kindergarten To Kindergarten, Mariah C. Mccoy

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem addressed was the gap in research on practice regarding outreach effortsbetween teachers, parents, and administrators during the transition to kindergarten. The purpose and research questions for this basic qualitative study involved how individuals representing these groups described their outreach efforts when transitioning children from pre-K to kindergarten and their perspectives regarding the influence of outreach efforts on parental involvement. Two administrators and four teachers were recruited through a public database. Four parents were recruited through the study site’s Facebook page and through purposeful snowball sampling. Criteria for participation was 3 or more years of experience with the district …

Clarifying Coaching: A Mixed Methods Analysis Of A Math Content-Focused Model And Its Impact On Teachers' Practice, Content Knowledge, And Dispositions, Lauren A. Solarski

Dissertations

Coaching is increasingly becoming required or recommended as a form of teacher professional development, but the education field has only begun to define the practice and understand its features, especially in regard to its potential to improve math teaching in early childhood contexts. Using mixed methods and a Whole Teacher Approach theoretical framework, this study examined a math content-focused coaching model and its impact on teachers' math content knowledge, teaching practice, and dispositions including attitudes, beliefs, and confidence. Participants included 141 lead and assistant teachers and 5 coaches working in 27 Head Start centers in Chicago. Teachers at centers randomly …

A Psychometric Evaluation Of The Best In Class Adherence And Competence Scale, Katrina A. Markowicz

Theses and Dissertations

It is critical to utilize treatment integrity instruments to support the evaluation of evidence-based programs in early classroom contexts. However, in the early childhood field, guidelines for collecting treatment integrity data are underdeveloped. Consequently, most treatment integrity instruments employed in the field solely assess adherence, vary in design features and have little psychometric evidence supporting their use. As such, this represents a gap in the field that might slow efforts to implement evidence-based programs. The current study examines the score reliability and validity of an observational treatment integrity instrument (The BEST in CLASS Adherence and Competence Scale [BiCACS]; Sutherland et …

Parent Perceptions Of Quality Early Childhood Education Programs, Lichelle Jones-Wilkins

Doctor of Education Dissertations

Early childhood education (ECE) programs play an important role in a child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. ECE programs strive to prepare the students for kindergarten. The importance and value of ECE programs have increasingly become more important to state and federal officials. As a result, these officials have made significant efforts to make ECE programs more accessible. When it comes to selecting educational programs for their children, parents are frequently the primary decision makers. Rather than parental choice, studies usually focus on stakeholder perspectives on quality care. The goal of this 3-phase study was to better understand the factors …

A Quantitative Phenomenological Study Of The Proliferated Use Of Electronics And The Impact On The Communication Skills Of Prekindergartens, Pamela B. Colbert

Doctor of Education Dissertations

Children who have a deficit in language as they enter school continue to be behind their peers as they progress from grade to grade. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many children were unable to attend school or preschool in person. Children develop language best in face-to-face environments. Previous literature did not include how the pandemic and the increased use of remote learning using technology might impact kindergarten readiness. This study adds to the body of knowledge by including perceptions of parents after remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. I utilized a quantitative phenomenological research design. Data were collected using a questionnaire …

“Doing What I Can, But I Got No Magic Wand:” A Snapshot Of Early Childhood Educator Experiences And Efforts To Ensure Quality During The Covid-19 Pandemic, April Crawford, Kelly A Vaughn, Cathy L Guttentag, Cheryl Varghese, Yoonkyung Oh, Tricia A Zucker

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted early childhood programs serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in dramatic ways. After temporarily closing, many educators quickly adapted their procedures to ensure children's safety as they reopened to provide childcare for essential workers and then the community at large. This manuscript reports on statewide efforts to continue quality improvement initiatives for early childhood programs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. We first describe the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for over 2000 educators-teachers, administrators, and specialists-who completed surveys in the Spring and Fall of 2020. These survey data come from a statewide system called the Texas Early Childhood …

"The Candy Problem, Solved!": White Children And White Parents Grappling With Dysconscious Whiteness, Lindsay E. Olson

Antioch University Dissertations & Theses

During an amplification of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, white children and parents have faced multiple interruptions to their protective territory of dysconscious whiteness—an uncritical approach to a structural status quo that favors white lives. Through semi-structured activities and interviews with ten children ages 3 to 9 and nine of their parents who observed these activities, I discovered a parent–child subsystem of dysconscious whiteness. White children and parents revealed aspects of this subsystem by grappling with dysconscious whiteness (grappling) as they struggled to avoid implicating skin color in resource inequality. Through grounded theory analysis of the process of grappling, …