Longitudinal Effects of a Two-Generation Preschool Programme on Receptive Language Skill in Low-Income Canadian Children to Age 10 Years
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| Title: | Longitudinal Effects of a Two-Generation Preschool Programme on Receptive Language Skill in Low-Income Canadian Children to Age 10 Years |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Mughal, Muhammad Kashif, Ginn, Carla S., Perry, Robert L., Benzies, Karen M. |
| Source: | Early Child Development and Care. 2016 186(8):1316-1326. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2016 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Preschool Education Early Childhood Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Longitudinal Studies, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Receptive Language, Language Skills, Low Income Students, Young Children, Intelligence Tests, Verbal Ability, Vocabulary, Cultural Differences, Indigenous Populations, Immigrants, Gender Differences, Scores, Early Intervention, Cross Cultural Studies, Data Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation |
| Geographic Terms: | Canada |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03004430.2015.1092141 |
| ISSN: | 0300-4430 |
| Abstract: | We explored longitudinal effects of a two-generation preschool programme on receptive language scores in children (n = 78) at age 10 years, living with low income. Scores at four time-points, programme intake, exit, age 7, and age 10 years were measured using the "Peabody picture vocabulary test" (3rd ed.). Effects of culture (Aboriginal, other Canadian-born, and recent immigrant), and gender of the children were explored. Between programme intake and age 10, scores improved significantly, F(3, 75) = 21.11, p < 0.0005. There were significant differences among cultural groups at all time-points except age 10. Scores differed significantly for girls, but not boys, at age 10, F = 5.11, p = 0.01. Recent immigrant boys reached the Canadian average, while girls were two-thirds of the standard deviation below average. Early intervention programmes must include a focus on the unique circumstances of recent immigrant girls; supportive transition workers in schools are one recommendation. |
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| Number of References: | 55 |
| Entry Date: | 2016 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1105994 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | We explored longitudinal effects of a two-generation preschool programme on receptive language scores in children (n = 78) at age 10 years, living with low income. Scores at four time-points, programme intake, exit, age 7, and age 10 years were measured using the "Peabody picture vocabulary test" (3rd ed.). Effects of culture (Aboriginal, other Canadian-born, and recent immigrant), and gender of the children were explored. Between programme intake and age 10, scores improved significantly, F(3, 75) = 21.11, p < 0.0005. There were significant differences among cultural groups at all time-points except age 10. Scores differed significantly for girls, but not boys, at age 10, F = 5.11, p = 0.01. Recent immigrant boys reached the Canadian average, while girls were two-thirds of the standard deviation below average. Early intervention programmes must include a focus on the unique circumstances of recent immigrant girls; supportive transition workers in schools are one recommendation. |
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| ISSN: | 0300-4430 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03004430.2015.1092141 |
