Best Practices in a High Quality Preschool Program: Change Recommendations for the Mount Ephraim School District
by Seifring, Kimberly C., Ed.D., WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY (DELAWARE), 2010, 149 pages; 3432681

Abstract:

This executive position paper proposes recommendations for changes to the Mount Ephraim preschool program based on research-based best strategies for high quality preschool programming using developmentally appropriate practices. A narrative of the current program is provided and research highlighting best practices for preschool programming.

One of the aspects reviewed included research on the five state-approved preschool curriculum options for New Jersey. Observational data and teacher interviews were completed on four of these five curriculum programs to assist with curriculum adoption recommendation. Programmatic change recommendations to the Mount Ephraim program were made in regards to curriculum acquisition, inclusion of gross motor activities, how to increase parental involvement, aspects of student assessment and program assessment.

 
AdviserLynne L. Svenning
SchoolWILMINGTON UNIVERSITY (DELAWARE)
SourceDAI/A 72-02, p. , Jan 2011
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsEarly childhood education; Curriculum development
Publication Number3432681
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