Eager to Learn: Educating Our Preschoolers

Developed by The National Academies Press

Published: 8/4/2011 9:37 AM

This comprehensive report synthesizes the research findings on early childhood education, language acquisition, and emergent skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and science. It provides background knowledge on the science of learning (cognitive development), the impact of cultural variations, preschool program quality, curriculum and pedagogy, assessment, preparation of early childhood professionals, and program and practice standards. It then makes recommendations for scientifically based instructional practices in a number of areas including teacher preparation, child-teacher relationships, and assessment of teaching and learning. The full text can be viewed and downloaded free on The National Academies Press website here; a hardback copy of the 443-page document costs $37.95. A podcast summarizing the findings from the report can be accessed here.

This resource pertains to the following topics:

Early Learning
Research: Meta-analyses and Summaries
Instructional Practice