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Filtering by: DOI 10.1017/jfm.2012.13 Subject Readiness for school

Strengthening school readiness for children at risk : evaluating self-regulation measures and an intervention using classroom games

Creator:

Schmitt, Sara A.

Abstract:

In recent years, self-regulation has emerged as a foundational skill for academic success and well-being. Unfortunately, many children enter kindergarten without the self-regulation skills necessary to succeed. Children from high-risk backgrounds (e.g., low-income) are particularly vulnerable for difficulties in self-regulation development. Given these documented gaps in self-regulation, it has become...

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Dissertation
Moving Towards Academic Success and Life Long Learning

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...

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Dissertation
The influence of family demographics and individual factors on school readiness : a focus on low-income Spanish-speaking English language learners

Creator:

Díaz, Guadalupe

Abstract:

English Language Learners (ELLs) represent a culturally and linguistically diverse population in US schools. ELLs enter kindergarten with a range of academic and self-regulation skills, but can face multiple challenges navigating the school context (Zwiers, 2013). Previous research documents that low-income ELLs lagged behind in academic achievement, self-regulation, and English...

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Dissertation