The purpose of this study was to investigate the relation between sex, social status and social b... more The purpose of this study was to investigate the relation between sex, social status and social behaviour in a sample of Australian preschool-aged children. Social behaviour has emerged as an important predictor of social status for children in middle childhood however, although early childhood may be an optimum period for implementation of intervention programs, little is known about the correlates of social status in the preschool years. Additionally, relatively little research has addressed the issue of sex differences in the factors that are associated with peer social status. Sociometric interviews were conducted with 182 children (92 boys and 90 girls) four to five years of age (mean age 62.4 months). Status groups of popular, rejected, neglected, controversial and average children were identified according to criteria established in previous research. Teachers provided an assessment of children’s social behaviour, peer group entry skills and conflict resolution skills. Result...
Abstract Changing expectations of students in early childhood teacher education, diversity of the... more Abstract Changing expectations of students in early childhood teacher education, diversity of their life histories, extramural commitments, and the socio-cultural contest of the early childhood sector have raised a range of concerns about the course experience of students enrolled ...
This article documents the longitudinal and reciprocal relations among behavioral sleep problems ... more This article documents the longitudinal and reciprocal relations among behavioral sleep problems and emotional and attentional self-regulation in a population sample of 4,109 children participating in Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC)-Infant Cohort. Maternal reports of children's sleep problems and self-regulation were collected at five time-points from infancy to 8-9 years of age. Longitudinal structural equation modeling supported a developmental cascade model in which sleep problems have a persistent negative effect on emotional regulation, which in turn contributes to ongoing sleep problems and poorer attentional regulation in children over time. Findings suggest that sleep behaviors are a key target for interventions that aim to improve children's self-regulatory capacities.
Children Youth Research Centre Faculty of Education School of Early Childhood, Sep 12, 2015
Brownlee, Joanne M., Walker, Sue, & Mascadri, Julia (2015) Personal epistemologies and teachi... more Brownlee, Joanne M., Walker, Sue, & Mascadri, Julia (2015) Personal epistemologies and teaching. In Fives, Helenrose & Gregoire-Gill, Michael (Eds.) International Handbook of Research on Teachers’ Beliefs. Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group), New York. Over the last three decades, a growing body of research related to epistemic beliefs has been identified as a crucial for understanding teaching and learning (Yadav, Herron, & Samarapungavan, 2011). In particular, research related to beliefs about teaching, learning and knowledge has been considered important for understanding why teachers engage in certain approaches to pedagogy, curriculum and assessment in classrooms (Stromlo & Bråten, 2011). The beliefs held by teachers about knowledge and knowing, otherwise known as personal epistemology (Hofer, 2010), have been shown to influence other knowledge and beliefs (Schommer-Aikens, 2004). Five and Buehl (2012) indicated that because an individual’s understanding of reality is always seen through the lens of existing beliefs, the role of beliefs as a filter is particularly relevant in the context of teacher education. That is, if beliefs influence how individuals interpret new information and experiences, preservice and practicing teachers’ beliefs shape what and how they learn about teaching.” (p. 470-480). It is likely that such beliefs have an important relationship with teacher knowledge and practices.
ABSTRACT This research project investigated (i) sites and materials in community settings that co... more ABSTRACT This research project investigated (i) sites and materials in community settings that constitute contexts for authentic literacy practices; (ii) literacy practices that families exercised in the process of ordinary family activities; (iii) perceptions of family literacy practices held by professionals working with families in the community. The research approach was underpinned by a view of families and communities as contexts rich in a range of opportunities to support children's literacy learning. Recommendations and resultant materials highlighted the opportunities for parents to engage their children with literacy within their own community contexts. This is a research report with recommendations and materials for use by professionals in working with parents
The extent to which a preschool child's social status or reputation, once established, affect... more The extent to which a preschool child's social status or reputation, once established, affects peer perception of his or her subsequent behaviour was investigated. Of additional interest were possible sex differences in social information processing. Sixty-two preschool children rated both a popular and an unpopular hypothetical peer's involvement in negative interactions along the dimensions of locus of control, intent, and
Abstract Changing expectations of students in early childhood teacher education, diversity of the... more Abstract Changing expectations of students in early childhood teacher education, diversity of their life histories, extramural commitments, and the socio-cultural contest of the early childhood sector have raised a range of concerns about the course experience of students enrolled ...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relation between sex, social status and social b... more The purpose of this study was to investigate the relation between sex, social status and social behaviour in a sample of Australian preschool-aged children. Social behaviour has emerged as an important predictor of social status for children in middle childhood however, although early childhood may be an optimum period for implementation of intervention programs, little is known about the correlates of social status in the preschool years. Additionally, relatively little research has addressed the issue of sex differences in the factors that are associated with peer social status. Sociometric interviews were conducted with 182 children (92 boys and 90 girls) four to five years of age (mean age 62.4 months). Status groups of popular, rejected, neglected, controversial and average children were identified according to criteria established in previous research. Teachers provided an assessment of children’s social behaviour, peer group entry skills and conflict resolution skills. Result...
Abstract Changing expectations of students in early childhood teacher education, diversity of the... more Abstract Changing expectations of students in early childhood teacher education, diversity of their life histories, extramural commitments, and the socio-cultural contest of the early childhood sector have raised a range of concerns about the course experience of students enrolled ...
This article documents the longitudinal and reciprocal relations among behavioral sleep problems ... more This article documents the longitudinal and reciprocal relations among behavioral sleep problems and emotional and attentional self-regulation in a population sample of 4,109 children participating in Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC)-Infant Cohort. Maternal reports of children's sleep problems and self-regulation were collected at five time-points from infancy to 8-9 years of age. Longitudinal structural equation modeling supported a developmental cascade model in which sleep problems have a persistent negative effect on emotional regulation, which in turn contributes to ongoing sleep problems and poorer attentional regulation in children over time. Findings suggest that sleep behaviors are a key target for interventions that aim to improve children's self-regulatory capacities.
Children Youth Research Centre Faculty of Education School of Early Childhood, Sep 12, 2015
Brownlee, Joanne M., Walker, Sue, & Mascadri, Julia (2015) Personal epistemologies and teachi... more Brownlee, Joanne M., Walker, Sue, & Mascadri, Julia (2015) Personal epistemologies and teaching. In Fives, Helenrose & Gregoire-Gill, Michael (Eds.) International Handbook of Research on Teachers’ Beliefs. Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group), New York. Over the last three decades, a growing body of research related to epistemic beliefs has been identified as a crucial for understanding teaching and learning (Yadav, Herron, & Samarapungavan, 2011). In particular, research related to beliefs about teaching, learning and knowledge has been considered important for understanding why teachers engage in certain approaches to pedagogy, curriculum and assessment in classrooms (Stromlo & Bråten, 2011). The beliefs held by teachers about knowledge and knowing, otherwise known as personal epistemology (Hofer, 2010), have been shown to influence other knowledge and beliefs (Schommer-Aikens, 2004). Five and Buehl (2012) indicated that because an individual’s understanding of reality is always seen through the lens of existing beliefs, the role of beliefs as a filter is particularly relevant in the context of teacher education. That is, if beliefs influence how individuals interpret new information and experiences, preservice and practicing teachers’ beliefs shape what and how they learn about teaching.” (p. 470-480). It is likely that such beliefs have an important relationship with teacher knowledge and practices.
ABSTRACT This research project investigated (i) sites and materials in community settings that co... more ABSTRACT This research project investigated (i) sites and materials in community settings that constitute contexts for authentic literacy practices; (ii) literacy practices that families exercised in the process of ordinary family activities; (iii) perceptions of family literacy practices held by professionals working with families in the community. The research approach was underpinned by a view of families and communities as contexts rich in a range of opportunities to support children's literacy learning. Recommendations and resultant materials highlighted the opportunities for parents to engage their children with literacy within their own community contexts. This is a research report with recommendations and materials for use by professionals in working with parents
The extent to which a preschool child's social status or reputation, once established, affect... more The extent to which a preschool child's social status or reputation, once established, affects peer perception of his or her subsequent behaviour was investigated. Of additional interest were possible sex differences in social information processing. Sixty-two preschool children rated both a popular and an unpopular hypothetical peer's involvement in negative interactions along the dimensions of locus of control, intent, and
Abstract Changing expectations of students in early childhood teacher education, diversity of the... more Abstract Changing expectations of students in early childhood teacher education, diversity of their life histories, extramural commitments, and the socio-cultural contest of the early childhood sector have raised a range of concerns about the course experience of students enrolled ...
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