The purpose of this study was to investigate whether Cambodian children who attended a native language preschool would acquire a broader linguistic and experiential base in their native language and in English than a comparable group who have not attended any preschool. Specifically the study looked at the children's native language fluency, English fluency, and academic skills in elementary school. The sample of this study consisted of Cambodian children who had attended a native language preschool and who had remained in the same school district and a control group of Cambodian children from the same school district who had not attended preschool but who were similar economically and socially. An existing database was used to measure native language fluency, English fluency, whether or not the children met grade level standards and whether they were socially/emotionally prepared for school. It was found that although there was a difference in native language fluency there was no significant difference in English fluency or in meeting grade level standards. The findings suggest that further study is needed to determine long-term success academically between the two groups.

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El estudio se desarrolló bajo el propósito de diseñar un programa para potenciar la psicomotricidad fina, siendo favorecidos los niños en edad preescolar matriculados en una institución educativa de Chiclayo, Perú. Con respecto a la metodología esta investigación es propositiva, con un diseño no experimental, teniendo una muestra de 27 niños, los cuales fueron seleccionados mediante muestreo no probabilístico intencionado. Como resultado, ningún estudiante de la muestra se ubicó en el nivel logrado y se encuentra que un 50 % de los evaluados tienen calificaciones inferiores a la media declarada. Esto indica que los sujetos presentaban dificultades en el desarrollo de sus destrezas, aspectos vinculados a la escasa ejercitación durante la educación remota. De otro lado se destaca el planteamiento de un conjunto de actividades y estrategias de enseñanza basadas en el uso de recursos de la zona como la arcilla. En definitiva, estos talleres contribuirán genuinamente al desarrollo de múltiples capacidades en el área motriz, componente fundamental en la formación integral de personas con habilidades para resolver problemas sociales, afectivos y cognitivos. / The study was developed under the purpose of designing a program to enhance fine psychomotor skills, being favored preschool children enrolled in an educational institution in Chiclayo, Peru. About methodology, this research is propositional, with a non-experimental design, having a sample of 27 children, which were selected by means of non-probabilistic intentional sampling. As a result, no student in the sample was placed at the achieved level and 50% of those evaluated were found to have grades below the declared mean. This indicates that the subjects presented difficulties in the development of their skills, aspects linked to the scarce exercise during remote education. On the other hand, the approach of a set of activities and teaching strategies based on the use of local resources such as clay stands out. In short, these workshops will genuinely contribute to the development of multiple capacities in the motor rea, a fundamental component in the integral formation of people with skills to solve social, affective and cognitive problems.

STRAŠÁKOVÁ, Lenka. Topical walks with preschool children oriented to environmental activities. [Diploma Dissertation]. Praha: Fakulty of Education University of Praha, 2010. 126 pp. The main goal of this diploma thesis is the global observation of the nature while going out with children at kindergarten. Current curriculum is part of this thesis because kindergarten teachers have to plan and realize all the activities in relation to the recent curriculum. New possibilities for the pedagogical activities are compared as well. In the theoretical part of my thesis, I am dealing with the main issues in relation to the chosen topic. The idea is backed up by available literature. In the practical part of my thesis, I am using questionnaires. The purpose is to find out whether the kindergarten teachers globally plan the observation of the nature in their education programs. The evaluation is included as well. The evaluation should be used to plan the activities which will be further planned and carried out. Key words: child at kindergarten, walk, animals, plants, watching and cognition of nature, program for preschool education

The aim of this work is to look into the issue of interpretation of the term public service in preschool education. The main goal is to find out how this service is understood by parents who use this service - whether their interpretation corresponds with the needs of children and to what extent they recognize the social mission of kindergarten. In addition, ttthe ambition here is to show the neccesity of change the traditional perception of education which has become part of market environment. Therefore the works highlights positive benefits of marketing management of school. The work is also focused on effective school communication as a way to reach the basic mission of school. Key words Kindergarten, public service, preschool education, school law, education goals, parents, communication, marketing