scholarly journals Implementation of audiovisual material in an early sequential bilingual model during the early years

2018 ◽  
pp. 76-99
Author(s):  
Diana Carolina Durango Isaza ◽  
Clara Inés Gómez Marín ◽  
Enrique Arias Castaño
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Development ◽  
Early Childhood Teachers ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
Audiovisual Material ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
The Public

This research arose from the need to consolidate a meaningful bilingual methodology for children from three to five years of age from low socioeconomic backgrounds belonging to the public education system, where they could begin learning English and Spanish by means of a bilingual methodology that provides them with the same opportunities as middle to upper class children. Its aim is to implement an Early Sequential Bilingual Methodology Model in a public Early Childhood Development Center - ECDC (Centro de Desarrollo Infantil - CDI), and to collect data from class observations, student’s responses, early childhood teachers’ and English teachers’ views as well as parents’ perceptions towards its methodology and implementation in order to consolidate the model. Likewise, it will provide children with new opportunities to develop higher cognitive and high order thinking skills that can maximize their academic performance throughout their school years. This present Early Sequential Bilingual Model is a descriptive case study funded by a public university in Colombia and was implemented in a public ECDC (CDI) in Pereira (Risaralda-Colombia) based on the bilingual methodological proposals portrayed by Rodao (2011) and Arias et al. (2015). This research project depicts and systematizes the most predominant methodological techniques employed when teaching English at public ECDCs (CDIs) and interprets their effectiveness based on the data collected from interviews, fieldnotes and surveys. This article describes the responses of three- to five-year-old children to audiovisual material implemented in class.

scholarly journals Is it possible to improve early childhood development with a video-feedback intervention directed at the mother-father-child triad?

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcia Olhaberry ◽  
María José León ◽  
Catalina Sieverson ◽  
Marta Escobar ◽  
Daniela Iribarren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Early Childhood Development ◽  
Video Feedback ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
Psychomotor Development ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Social Emotional Development

Relationships with primary caregivers provide the context for early childhood development, and evaluating those relationships during the early years can detect difficulties that may influence future mental health. Video feedback is a valuable intervention tool in early childhood, both for family relationships and child development. An intervention was implemented using this technique, focused on mother-father-child triads that were experiencing difficulties in social-emotional development. Participants were 80 mother-fatherinfant triads (experimental group, EG=40, control group, CG=40), with children between 1 and 3 years old. Socio-emotional difficulties decreased significantly in the children who received the intervention (Wilks λ=0.930, F (1, 78)=5.907; P=.017). There was also an increase in psychomotor development in communication (Wilks λ=0.948, F (1, 78) =4.284; P=.042) and fine motor skills (Wilks λ=0.875, F (1, 78)=11.185; P=.001) in children in the EG compared with children in the CG.

scholarly journals Methodological reflections on the use of systematic reviews in early childhood research

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynn Ang
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
International Development ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Early Childhood Development ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Policy Decision ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Disciplinary Field

This article sets out to look critically at the use of systematic reviews in the cross-disciplinary field of early childhood and international development. Systematic reviews – a specialist methodology involving the secondary analysis of existing knowledge on a particular topic – is prevalently used to address complex questions in social and health-related policy and is an established tradition in the life and health sciences. In education and the social sciences, there is burgeoning interest in systematic methodological approaches, although its usage remains comparatively lagging compared to the medical field. Drawing on an interdisciplinary systematic review of empirical research on early childhood development and peacebuilding in the Asia Pacific region, this article reflects on the use of the methodology and its potential to inform new conceptual and methodological developments. The article argues that our knowledge of children and the early years can be significantly advanced by furthering debates on systematic reviews particularly in cross-disciplinary fields and its application, as well as relevance for how evidence is evaluated and applied. This is especially pertinent in a sector driven by increasing calls for more reliable and timely information to influence practice and policy decision-making.

scholarly journals Web-Based Application to Measure Motoric Development of Early Childhood

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Daviq Chairilsyah
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Early Childhood Development ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Performance Measurement System ◽  
Physical Literacy ◽  
Web Based

ABSTRACT Parents and early childhood educators still find it difficult to find ways to self-identify children's motor development, there needs to be innovation that measures motoric development can be easily used by parents The purpose of this study is to identify indicators of motor development in early childhood, make measuring instruments, and create a web-based measurement application. This Research and Development methodology uses mix method data analysis. This research is located in Indonesia with a sample of 590 participants. The results of the study show that valid and reliable measurement instruments for motoric development from the results of testing as many as 97 indicators are considered high value. Applications made by Information Technology experts to produce a systematic performance measurement system, making it easier for users, teachers / parents who are famous to get the results of the examination quickly and accurately. The implications of research are expected to be able to build a measuring device with the application of technology that is more developed in aspects of child development in addition to motor development, to become a facility for assessing early childhood development that makes it easier for educators to use it. Keywords: Early Childhood, Motoric Development, Web Based Application Instrument. REFERENCES Ali, A. (2012). Persepsi guru terhadap penggunaan kurikulum berasaskan bermain bagi aspek perkembangan bahasa dan literasi murid prasekolah. Malay Language Education Journal (MyLEJ), 2(1). Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327953978 Azwar, S. (2014). Reliabilitas dan Validitas Edisi 4. yogyakarta: Pustaka Pelajar. Barnett, L. M., Stodden, D., Miller, A. D., Cohen, K. E., Smith, J. J., Dudley, D., … Morgan, P. J. (2016). Fundamental Movement Skills : An Important Focus Only Leads to a Limited Number, 219–225. Cairney, J., Clark, H. J., James, M. E., Mitchell, D., Dudley, D. A., & Kriellaars, D. (2018). The Preschool Physical Literacy Assessment Tool : Testing a New Physical Literacy Tool for the Early Years, 6(June), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2018.00138 Carson, H. J., Collins, D., & Carson, H. J. (2016). The fourth dimension : A motoric perspective on the anxiety – performance relationship The fourth dimension : A motoric perspective on the anxiety – performance relationship, 9858(February), 0–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/1750984X.2015.1072231 Griffiths, A., Toovey, R., Morgan, P. E., Spittle, A. J., & Pe, M. (2018). Psychometric properties of gross motor assessment tools for children : a systematic review, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-021734 Hasnida. (2014). Analisis Kebutuhan Anak Usia Dini. Jakarta: Luxima. Helmawati. (2015). Mengenal dan Memahami PAUD. Bandung: PT Remaja Rosdakarya. Hiryanto. (2013). Pemetaan Tingkat Pencapaian Mutu Program Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (Paud) Di Propinsi DIY. Yogyakarta. Retrieved from https://www.google.com/url? Hurlock, E. B. (1999). Perkembangan Anak Jilid I. (Erlangga, Ed.). jakarta. Loprinzi, P. D., Davis, R. E., & Fu, Y. (2015). Early motor skill competence as a mediator of child and adult physical activity Early / Middle Childhood. PMEDR, 2, 833–838. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2015.09.015 Malina, R. M. (2003). Motor Development during Infancy and Early Childhood : Overview and Suggested Directions for Research. International Journal of Sport and Health Science, 2(5), 50–66. Retrieved from http://www.soc.nii.ac.jp/jspe3/index.htm Monnas, L. B. (2018). Insight stories : Looking into teacher support in enhancing scientific thinking skills among pre-school students. Journal of Educational Sciences., 2(1), 19–25. Retrieved from https://www.google.com/url? Pendidikan, M., Kebudayaan, D. A. N., & Indonesia, R. PERATURAN MENTERI PENDIDIKAN DAN KEBUDAYAAN REPUBLIK INDONESIA NOMOR 137 TAHUN 2014 TENTANG STANDAR NASIONAL PENDIDIKAN ANAK USIA DINI (2014). Purna, R. & Kinasih, A. S. (2015). Psikologi Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini. Jakarta: PT. Indeks. Rao, N., Sun, J., Richards, B., Weber, A. M., Sincovich, A., Darmstadt, G. L., & Ip, P. (2018). Assessing Diversity in Early Childhood Development in the East Asia-Pacific. Richard, D. (2013). Aplikasi Teori Pembelajaran Motorik di Sekolah. yogyakarta: Diva Press. Rolina, N., & Muhyidin. (2015). Metode & Media Pembelajaran (jilid 4). In Ensiklopedia Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini. yogyakarta: Pustaka Insan Madani. Sani, N. A., & Yunus, F. (2018). Amalan Perancangan , Pelaksanaan dan Pentaksiran dalam Proses Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran Pranumerasi di Tadika Swasta. Jurnal Pendidikan Malaysia, 43(2), 101–110. https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/JPEN-2018-43.02-10 Amalan Santioso, L. . (2016). Tes Minat dan Bakat Anak. Jakarta: Penebar Swadaya Group. Suyadi. (2014). Manajemen PAUD (TPA-KB-TK/RA). yogyakarta: Pustaka Pelajar.

The Early Childhood Development of 17 Boys With Sex Chromosome Anomalies: A Prospective Study

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1977 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 574-583
Author(s):  
Katherine Tennes ◽  
Mary Puck ◽  
Dolores Orfanakis ◽  
Arthur Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Early Childhood Development ◽  
Sex Chromosome ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
Abnormal Development ◽  
Chromosome Anomalies ◽  
A Prospective Study

Seventeen boys with sex chromosome anomalies were identified at birth and followed up developmentally for two to five years. The 17 included 12 boys with 47,XXY, four with 47,XYY, and one with 46,XY/XXY mosaicism. None had major disabilities in physical, intellectual, or emotional growth. Some of the boys with 47,XXY were characterized as tall, inactive, poorly organized in motor functions, placid, and delayed in language; two of the four with 47,XYY were impulsive at 1 year of age. These deviations from normal were relatively mild; the boys were not found to be at high risk for grossly abnormal development in the early years.

scholarly journals Music-inspired free play to foster scientific exploration in early childhood

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mignon Van Vreden
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Early Childhood Development ◽  
Free Play ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
North West ◽  
Scientific Exploration

Background: The importance of music and play in early childhood development is widely acknowledged. However, no recent studies have investigated the potential of music-inspired free play to foster scientific exploration. Aim: The purpose of this qualitative case study is to explain the rationale in utilising musical skills, knowledge and experiences during free play to foster scientific exploration, applying a constructivist approach with the learner placed at the centre of the educational process, while the teacher acts as observer and facilitator. Setting: Data were primarily collected through documents to create a concept map that informed observations of preschoolers during free play at two day-care centres in Mohadin in the North-West Province of South Africa. Methods: An explanatory case study provided the context for this study and a document analysis informed the findings. Results: Through data analysis, key themes were identified from the literature and observations to generate a conceptual model that illustrates the influence of music-inspired free play to foster scientific exploration by stimulating creativity and emphasising the necessity of free play in preschool settings. Conclusion: The conclusion of this investigation was a better understanding of the capacity of young learners to apply scientific exploration, utilising a transdisciplinary approach for teaching and learning the sciences in the early years to develop a better understanding of their world through music-inspired free play.

scholarly journals A journey in family literacy : investigation into influences on the development of an approach to family literacy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Alethea Snoeks Desmond
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Adult Literacy ◽  
Family Literacy ◽  
Early Childhood Development ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
The Public ◽  
Self Study ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
External Evaluators

In this critical reflective self study I have examined the Family Literacy Project (FLP) to determine the influences that contributed to the development of an approach to family literacy. This study responds to the question What influences contributed to the development of an approach to family literacy relevant to the needs of families in rural KwaZulu Natal? By identifying and exploring and critically reflecting on these influences I provide insights that can inform policy and practice in the adult education and early childhood development sectors in South Africa. The study includes my critical reflections on finding a voice within a self study and how this has contributed towards the development of a methodology. In the process, I have developed a deeper understanding and appreciation of what has been achieved in the FLP during the first eight years under my directorship, and why. In the study, I report on these insights. The FLP project in this study is situated in deeply rural KwaZulu Natal, where the existing extensive knowledge base is almost exclusively oral, and informed by well established insights, understandings and values. In this context, I have examined the roles of families, adult literacy and early childhood development to establish their impact on the development of literacy in families. Through critical reflection, I then identified the principles – active learning, holistic development, community and children‟s rights – underpinning the FLP and was able to establish how these impacted on the development and success of the project. I then examined the roles, practices and characteristics of the FLP facilitators, and the experiences of facilitators and those who engaged in the project. I also looked at the roles played by the community, the external evaluators, and the effect of exposure of the project in the public domain through attendance at iv conferences, publication of journal articles, and awards made to the project because of its successes. I conclude the study by suggesting how the insights from the study might provide support for others engaged in such initiatives and indicating how the topic may be further investigated.

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