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040			_aLB-BrCRDP
100	1		_aNoueihed, Lubna Noueihed _gMaster Education
245	1	0	_aAssessing for reform : a case study of a preschool
260			_aBeirut _bLebanese American University. School of Arts and Sciences _c2009
300			_a204 pages
500			_aالنوع : Mémoire
520	3		_aThe 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 loved and cared 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.
650		4	_aEducational reform _9177
650		4	_aPré-primaire et primaire _9214
650		4	_aPre-primary and primary _9214
650		4	_aRéforme éducative
650		4	_aالاصلاح التربوي
650		4	_aما قبل الابتدائي وابتدائي
856			_zShamaa _uhttp://search.shamaa.org/FullRecord?ID=66517
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999			_c20203 _d20203