Date of Award
2004
Document Type
Non Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Education
Program
Early Childhood Education
Capstone Instructor
Lynn Gehrke
Second Reader
Sue Starks
Keywords
mixed age classrooms, early childhood education
Abstract
Preschool children in early childhood programs benefit from mixed age classrooms. Lillian Katz (1992) states, "Research on cross-age interaction, peer-tutoring, and cooperative learning indicates that an age range of greater than one year can provide a level of intellectual stimulation that supports the development of both intellectual and academic competence"(p. 3). Preschool children, in positive and encouraging high quality early childhood mixed age programs, exhibit more positive social and emotional behaviors than children in same age classrooms. Children in a mixed age group are more likely to receive greater social benefits than in a same age group, especially children who are at-risk in social development (Katz, 1992). The purpose of this capstone is to educate early childhood educators and parents on the benefits and implementation of mixed age classrooms.
Recommended Citation
Endthoff, R. A. (2004). Mixed Age Preschool Benefits (Thesis, Concordia University, St. Paul). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/legacy-capstones_maed/165Restricted
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