In this paper we argue that the quality of early education programs or classrooms can be
defined in terms of features of teachers' interactions with students observed using the …

ABSTRACT Research Findings: This study examined whether teacher-child interaction
quality varied as a function of type of activity in toddler classrooms in four European …

Preschool process quality and activity setting are considered important aspects influencing
child engagement. As such, it is important to understand how educational settings can …

Across countries, there are important differences related to the goals, organization, and
educational philosophies of care provided to young children prior to formal schooling. Those …

Multiple studies have reported associations between early childhood education (ECE)
quality and dosage and children's social and behavior development, with some suggesting …

Across the globe, strategies and investments to strengthen teacher effectiveness are
increasingly a core component of countries' efforts to improve educational outcomes for their …

The present study examines the quality and domains of teacher-toddler interactions and
associations with structural characteristics using data from 95 German early childcare …

Positive social experiences with peers are important for children with disabilities attending
inclusive early childhood education (ECE). This study investigated the associations between …

Hohe pädagogische Qualität in Kindertageseinrichtungen ist ausschlaggebend für die
kindliche Entwicklung. Ausgehend von dieser Bedeutsamkeit hat sich in den letzten …

While studies have used assessments on gender differences regarding social and
emotional development, there remains a lack of research on the abilities as well as …