As an
early childhood researcher newly arrived from Finland, the current Canadian debate about universal childcare has been somewhat baffling.
The contents of this guide were developed through SRI International Internal Research and Development funds awarded to Abby Schachner, Ph.D., an Early
Childhood Researcher within SRI Education's Center for Learning & Development.
Studies by leading
early childhood researchers, Thomas R. Verny and Rene Van de Carr, have indicated that babies who have been stimulated while in the womb show advanced visual, auditory, language and motor skills development.
In a similar vein, three other early
childhood researchers, including the economist Greg Duncan, a titan of the field, recently wrote about the fleeting effects of pre-K in the Washington Post.
(For example, see the research review by a group of early
childhood researchers, and the research review by the Washington State Institute for Public Policy.)
Research Forum: An opportunity to connect with some of the current research being undertaken by Victorian early
childhood researchers and practitioners
The Workgroup also contracted with early
childhood researchers to ensure that assessments were age - appropriate, valid, and reliable.
With contributions from 25 + early
childhood researchers, this essential reference will help ensure that interventions are not only implemented effectively, but also scaled up and sustained so they help as many children as possible.
While the headlines may have been surprising to the general public, they were not surprising to early
childhood researchers, who have become increasingly concerned about the need to identify effective interventions for promoting very young children's social emotional competence and addressing challenging behavior.
Early
Childhood Researcher and Technical Assistance Specialist, Center for Learning and Development