why do countries invest in early childhood education and care? larry schweinhart
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Why do countries invest Why do countries invest in early childhood in early childhood
education and care?education and care?
Larry Schweinhart
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Early childhood education contributes Early childhood education contributes to children’s development.to children’s development.
Evidence thatEarly childhood experience influences
brain development.Good programs have long-term effects and
return on investment.
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Short- and Long-Term Effects Short- and Long-Term Effects from 3 Studiesfrom 3 Studies
Childhood intellectual performanceTeen school achievementFewer teen birthsPlacements in regular classesHigh school graduationAdult earningsFewer crimesUp to $16 return on the dollar
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High/Scope Perry Preschool StudyHigh/Scope Perry Preschool Study
Major findings over timeMajor findings over time
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HighScope Perry Preschool StudyHighScope Perry Preschool Study
Large return on investmentLarge return on investment (Per participant in 2008 constant dollars discounted 3% annually) (Per participant in 2008 constant dollars discounted 3% annually)
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But Other Studies Find But Other Studies Find Only Modest EffectsOnly Modest Effects
Most recent studies of preschool programs find only modest short-term effects on children’s literacy and social skills
Poor candidates for long-term effects and return on investment
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ImplicationImplication
To get what we got,Do what we did!
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Five Ingredients of Highly Five Ingredients of Highly Effective Preschool ProgramsEffective Preschool Programs
1. Target low-income children2. Have and support enough qualified
teachers3. Use a validated, interactive child
development curriculum4. Spend a lot of time with parents5. Continuously assess program quality
and child development
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1.1. Target Low-Income and Target Low-Income and At-Risk ChildrenAt-Risk Children
Preschool for all includes needy children and has wider political support.
But long-term effects are seldom looked for and yet to be found for middle-income children
Tulsa, Oklahoma, study of pre-k for all children found large short-term effects on school achievement.
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2.2. Have and Support Enough Have and Support Enough Qualified TeachersQualified Teachers
Qualified = Teaching certificate based on a relevant bachelor’s degree.
Curriculum-based supervision and systematic in-service training.
Two qualified adults for 16-20 four-year-olds per class.
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3.3. Use a Validated, Interactive Use a Validated, Interactive Child Development CurriculumChild Development Curriculum
Children and teachers design learning activities
All aspects of children’s developmentEvidence of effectivenessRequires interactive training, study, and
practice
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4.4. Teachers Spend a Lot of Teachers Spend a Lot of Time with Parents.Time with Parents.
Meet with parents and children regularly.Educate parents about their children’s
development.Include children’s other center and home
caregivers.
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5.5. Continuously Assess Program Continuously Assess Program Quality and Child Development.Quality and Child Development.
• Assess implementation of an effective program model.
• Assess children’s developing school readiness.
• Attune teaching to assessment.