Browsing OSU - Electronic Theses and Dissertations by Subject "early childhood education"
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Child Care Teachers' Attitudes, Beliefs, and Knowledge Regarding Science and the Impact on Early Childhood Learning Opportunities
(Oklahoma State University, 2005-05-01)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between child care teachers' attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge about science and determine associations with teacher provided classroom activities. Participants in ... -
Early Childhood Education Pre-service Teachers' Concepts of Play
(Oklahoma State University, 2014-07-01)The subject of play in the classroom is extremely controversial, especially since bigger emphases have been put on accountability and academics even in the very early grades. The steady removal of play from schools is ... -
Evaluating factor structure and instrument stability through measurement invariance of the DECA, second edition
(2021-07)In the process of instrument development, developers follow protocols and conduct analyses to ensure psychometric properties are met. During development, developers determine an assessment format that best aligns to their ... -
Pre-kindergarten classroom practices in Oklahoma public schools: Influence of teacher and principal beliefs and characteristics
(2010-12)Scope and Method of Study: The purpose of this study was two-fold: 1) to examine the relations between pre-kindergarten (pre-K) teachers' characteristics, belief in developmentally appropriate practices (DAP), and DAP ...