The effects of specialized training on caregivers and children in early-years settings: An evaluation of the foundation course in playgroup practice

Description:

An examination of a 120-hour professional development training course designed to improve child care providers' sensitivity and an evaluation of the program's effect on preschool children's cognitive and social development

Resource Type:

Reports & Papers

Author(s):

Rhodes Sinead; Hennessy Eilis

Publisher(s):

Elsevier Science (Firm)

Country:

United Kingdom

Date Issued:

2000

Source:

Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 15(4), 559-576

Journal Title:

Early Childhood Research Quarterly

Volume Number:

Issue Number:

Page Range:

559-576

Topics:

5. Child Care & Early Education Provider Workforce > 5.3. Training, Mentoring, & Apprenticeships

11. Child Care & Early Education Quality > 11.1. Process Quality

1. Children & Child Development > 1.2. Child Development & School Readiness

ISSN:

1873-7706

Online

0885-2006

Paper

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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