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Creator:: Kozick, Stephanie A.
Abstract:: This study examined the effects of stage of preoperational thought, sex and mode of exploration on preschoolers ability to represent a small-scale model configuration of objects. Forty-eight subjects between the ages of 2 years, 5 months and 5 years, 4 months were classed in spatial conceptualization as either Stage I...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: children in small-scale space AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Stephanie A. Kozick for the degree of Doctor

Creator:: Edelbrock, Craig S.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was the development of the Sex Role Learning Index (SERLI), a picture choice instrument for assessing the concepts of sex role discrimination, preference, and confirmation in young children. The SERLI consists of 60 black-and-white line drawings depicting common objects, child activities and adult activities and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ROLE DISCRIMINATION, PREFERENCE, AND CONFIRMATION IN PRE- SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN Abstract approved

Creator:: Read, Marilyn Avonia
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine whether changes in physical space impacted preschool children's cooperative behavior. These changes in physical space included differentiated and undifferentiated ceiling height and wall color. This study used an experimental design with subjects experiencing four conditions each. The sample consisted of 30 preschool...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: study whether or not there was an attempt to provide variety to the children in terms of space, color

Creator:: Merickel, Mark L.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine whether a relationship exists between perceived realism of computer graphic images and the ability of children to solve spatially related problems. Experiments were performed using 23 subjects between the ages of 8 and 11 who were enrolled in an elementary summer school...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Becker, Derek R.
Abstract:: Early learning skills, such as executive function (EF), are a key component of healthy development and predict long-term academic success. Yet many children are entering kindergarten without the necessary skills (including EF) that are needed to set them on a successful learning trajectory. Early prekindergarten classrooms that encourage a high...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Intensity, Executive Function, and Academic Achievement in Grade School Children manuscript

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