Early intervention Flashcards
(8 cards)
What two ways can student readiness be measured?
- Preschool learning behaviours scale
- Early development inventory
What did NCES kindergarten survey show?
More than half teachers placed significance on the ability to follow teachers instructions and being sensitive to other pupils feelings
What did Sylva et al (2003) find to be the most important factor for school readiness?
Quality and quantity of preschool provision, more so than family influences
What are the 6 main principles for a successful intervention programme?
- Developmental timing
- Programme intensity
- Direct
- Programme flexibility
- Individual differences
- Environmental maintenance
What programme did Ramey & Campbell (1984) find to be the best for maths and reading compared to controls?
Abecedarian project (very early intervention)
What did the Perry Preschool programme show?
- Little changes in IQ aged 8 compared to control
- Intervention group more likely to graduate from high school
What is the headstart programme?
- 9 month, half day programme
- war on poverty
- Despite success, there has been difficultly in maintaining positive change
What results were shown from surestart?
- Few overall effects
- Most beneficial to most advantaged in society
- Aversive effects for most disadvantaged families
