By: Barbara Bowman
American Educational Research Association - Journal - Chapter 3
Research was chosen by Barbara Bowman to narrow this journal topic highlighting the ways that care and education of young children affect their later school achievement. The widely respected expert and author pays particular attention to research studies that may point out directions for public policies and program designs. Major interrelated topics under consideration are new directions in theories of development and learning, changes in programs designed for young children and families, developmentally appropriate curriculum content and instructional methods, and policy issues.