A Course on Effective Teacher-Child Interactions. Research Brief

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Title: A Course on Effective Teacher-Child Interactions. Research Brief
Language: English
Authors: Hamre, Bridget K., Pianta, Robert C., Burchinal, Margaret, Field, Samuel, LoCasale-Crouch, Jennifer, Downer, Jason T., Howes, Carollee, LaParo, Karen, Scott-Little, Catherine, National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education (NCRECE)
Source: National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education. 2012.
Availability: National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education. 350 Old Ivy Way Suite 100, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Tel: 866-301-8278; e-mail: castl@virginia.edu; Web site: http://curry.virginia.edu/research/centers/castl/project/ncrece
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 2
Publication Date: 2012
Sponsoring Agency: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
Contract Number: R305A060021
Document Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Descriptors: Teacher Student Relationship, Early Childhood Education, Teacher Attitudes, Preschool Teachers, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Educational Practices, Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Teaching Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Program Effectiveness, Inservice Teacher Education, Preschool Evaluation
Abstract: This study found that teachers who were randomly assigned to take a 14-week course on effective teacher-child interactions demonstrated significant changes in beliefs and knowledge about effective practices and provided more stimulating and engaging interactions in the classroom. [This research brief is based on: Hamre, B. K., Pianta, R. C., Burchinal, M., Field, S., LoCasale-Crouch, J., Downer, J. T., Howes, C., LaParo, K., & Scott-Little, C. (2012). A course on effective teacher-child interactions: Effects on teacher beliefs, knowledge, and observed practice. "American Educational Research Journal," 49(1), 88-123. (EJ955260)]
Abstractor: As Provided
IES Funded: Yes
Entry Date: 2013
Accession Number: ED544020
Database: ERIC
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