Interactions of children and adults in two child care groups were observed and examined. Each group was observed as a same-age multiple caregiver group and eight months later as a multi-age constant caregiver group. Twenty indicators were used to evaluate positive interactions. Analysis showed positive interactions occur in multi-age constant caregiver groups. Multi-age constant caregiver groups enhance the interest of caregivers in children and promote development and interaction of language between caregivers and peers. This study indicates a multi-age constant caregiver group is an alternative to meet the needs of young children by increasing and enhancing positive interactions with caregivers and peers.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc504569 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | McGauley, Diane P. |
| Contributors | Schmidt, Velma, LaBrecque, Suzanne V. (Suzanne Volin) 1946- |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | v, 92 leaves, Text |
| Rights | Public, McGauley, Diane P., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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