Assessing for reform : a case study of a preschool (Record no. 20635)

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Personal name Noueihed, Luban
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Title Assessing for reform : a case study of a preschool
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Place of publication, distribution, etc. Beirut
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. Lebanese American University- School of Arts and Sciences - Department of Education.
Date of publication, distribution, etc. 2009
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Extent 204 pages
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General note النوع : Mémoire
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Summary, etc. The purpose of this ethnographic study was to examine the preschool educational program of Wider Scope Orphanage preschool (WSOP), and trace characteristics of effective / quality preschools as presented by NAEYC. These included clear vision, goals, values, and beliefs; well designed physical environment; well designed curriculum; professional development and leadership; constant assessment of children's progress; and parents' involvement. Based on the study findings, a new design and layout for the new preschool floor was designed based on theories for effective physical environment in quality preschools as suggested by the literature. Observations, field notes, videotaping, photos, interviews, two rating scales, a checklist, and collection of school documents were the instruments used to reach validated results. Findings showed that WSOP lacked a vision that changed according to the needs of the children and department, and did not have a general written plan of the curriculum that reflected the preschool philosophy, principles, instructional methods, and general objectives and goals that covered all areas of children's development. Although teachers were loving and caring and believed that they followed the constructive philosophy, results showed that their instructional methods, lesson plans, and the preschool physical environment did not align with the preschool's belief. Further, although teachers were enrolled in workshops, some of the workshops did not cater for their needs, and there was absence of social workers and specialized teachers for children with problems. Children were assessed through graded exams, and many children repeated the preschool classes because of their frequent absences. Parents' involvement was restricted to information exchange and celebrations.
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Educational reform
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Pré-primaire et primaire
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Pre-primary and primary
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Réforme éducative
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Topical term or geographic name entry element الاصلاح التربوي
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Topical term or geographic name entry element ما قبل الابتدائي وابتدائي
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