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The Study |
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Parent involvement Teacher/child interactions Teacher burnout and workload Role of the paraprofessional Student behavior Type of curriculum
Methods and Materials Program Group: Enrolled in four pilot Midwestern preschools -- two Head Start centers, one non-profit, and one private. Control Group: Head Start Active Consent: Permission for participation was granted by at least one custodial parent/guardian. Curriculum: The Block Academy's Builders Curriculum
Complete documentation of study available upon request. This research was presented at the International Society for Child Indicators Conference on June 28, 2007 in Chicago, IL.
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Demographics
The Block Academy Curriculum The Block Academy (TBA) scientifically-based early literacy program that builds essential pre-reading skills. Written by a team of educators, researchers, scientists and developers in coordination with Mega Bloks. 10 relevant themes Organizational notebook Overt instruction Literacy objectives include phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, receptive and expressive language, print awareness
Four Core Skill Areas:
Facilitating Comprehension: 3 Ways Listening Vocabulary knowledge: breadth and depth Background knowledge |
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