Executive functions (EF) are a set of domain-general cognitive skills that play a key role in
regulating learning and behavior. Previous research has shown that executive functioning …

Although interest in preschool science is not new in the United States, this area of learning is
enjoying renewed attention among those concerned with prekindergarten education and …

A popular activity among young children is the use of mobile devices and apps. Yet, the
impact of mobile devices on learning and development is rather underexplored. The limited …

abstract This randomized controlled trial examined effects of the MyTeachingPartner-
Math/Science intervention on the quality and quantity of teachers' mathematics and science …

A limited body of work has examined the nature and scope of young children's science-
related activities outside of the school context, and thus there is little understanding or …

Curiosity is an important driver of student's learning and school is a promising venue for
promoting curiosity through social interactions between teachers and students. However …

ABSTRACT Research Findings: Although interest in preschool science is growing, there are
few observational measures of science teaching capable of advancing research or …

There is little empirical evidence on cross-domain relations with science and other academic
domains, which contributes to a limited understanding of the development of early science …

A major challenge to promoting effective early science and engineering education is the lack
of reliable and validated assessments that align with current educational guidelines for …

Effective early science learning opportunities are critical for young children to build a solid
foundation for subsequent development of concepts, as well as positive attitudes towards …