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There has been a lot of propaganda in favour of reading to children. All cultural and socio-economic groups studied in this research read a great deal with their children, but with different styles,...
| Year published: 1994 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
Modern technology has made possible a range of new research techniques. This article provides a useful guide for those interested in using the videorecorder for early childhood research.
| Year published: 1986 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Early Childhood Folio article
Playing mothers and fathers or 'Dr Who' is fascinating to watch and seems very enjoyable for children, but how important is it? Recent British research makes this clearer. (From set: Research...
| Year published: 1983 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Early Childhood Folio article
The playcentre movement began in 1941, during the Second World War when many fathers were absent in the forces. It was founded to provide support for families by setting up preschool centres, usually...
| Year published: 1983 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
For the young immigrant child what the teacher does to help her acquire new words is more important than persuading her parents to speak English at home. (From set: Research Information for Teachers...
| Year published: 1983 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Early Childhood Folio article
Putting things in order is an important way of organising and thinking about them. How do pre-schoolers come to this learning task and how do they progress? (From set: Research Information for...
| Year published: 1983 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Early Childhood Folio article
In order to fully engage with children’s thinking, teachers need to develop practices which allow them to engage in in-depth dialogue with individuals or small groups of children, with minimal...
| Year published: 1999 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Early Childhood Folio article
Starting school is a major life event for all involved: children, families, preschool educators, and school staff. All groups engage in a range of activities designed to make the time of transition...
| Year published: 2003 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article
In Europe and the UK there is lively debate about when children should start school and what kinds of curriculum and pedagogical approaches are most effective in the early years. Caroline Sharp of...
| Year published: 2003 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Early Childhood Folio article
Asking very young children to draw can reveal a great deal about how they are coping with school, what they are learning and what they regard as important. Better teaching can follow.
| Year published: 1994 | Publication type: Journal article | Publisher: NZCER Press | Content type: Set article