Not exact matches
More specifically, the researchers 1) examine possible differences by classroom, school, and
literacy models; 2) explore the relationship between observable features of the classroom
literacy environment and children's
literacy growth during the first grade year; 3) characterize the variability in the levels of teacher understanding of the chosen
literacy model and of
early literacy development; and 4)
assess whether there are qualitative differences in children's oral discourse skills and writing skills with the school's chosen model of
literacy instruction.
He is currently studying the
development of
literacy and math skills in
early childhood with implications for instruction, and methods for
assessing school and classroom quality.
Developmental potential in
early childhood is measured as an index, currently represented in the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) that
assesses children aged 36 - 59 months in four domains: language /
literacy, numeracy, physical, socio - emotional, and cognitive
development.