Project
LEARN
Preschool Language Learning Science Book Curriculum
Project LEARN is an early childhood book reading program for adults and children that uses science picture books to build children's language skills. The program consists of 21 books that focus on core disciplinary ideas in the life, Earth, and physical sciences. Adults interactively read the books with children and then engage them in hands-on science activities related to the books.
Empowering Young Learners
Project LEARN builds children's understanding and use of grammatical structures, vocabulary, and inferences. This four-year study uses an iterative develop-implement-revise process, including a small multi-site pilot, to explore the potential of an informational text program. It examines its impact on 180 preschoolers’ language and engagement, and 30 teachers’ knowledge, self-efficacy, and reading quality. Both qualitative and quantitative data guides program refinement and provide pilot data for future efficacy testing.
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Project
LEARN
Preschool Language Learning Science Book Curriculum
Project LEARN is an early childhood book reading program for adults and children that uses science picture books to build children's language skills. The program consists of 21 books that focus on core disciplinary ideas in the life, Earth, and physical sciences. Adults interactively read the books with children and then engage them in hands-on science activities related to the books.
Empowering Young Learners
Project LEARN builds children's understanding and use of grammatical structures, vocabulary, and inferences. This four-year study uses an iterative develop-implement-revise process, including a small multi-site pilot, to explore the potential of an informational text program. It examines its impact on 180 preschoolers’ language and engagement, and 30 teachers’ knowledge, self-efficacy, and reading quality. Both qualitative and quantitative data guides program refinement and provide pilot data for future efficacy testing.
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