Predicting child outcomes from preschool quality in Portugal

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2013

Authors

Isabel Abreu-Lima (Author) FPCEUP; Teresa Leal (Author) FPCEUP; Joana Cadima (Author) FPCEUP; Ana Madalena Gamelas (Author) Other

Journal

Title: European Journal of Psychology of Education

Vol. 28 No. 2

Pages: 399-420

ISSN: 0256-2928

Publisher: Springer Nature

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Scientific classification

FOS: Social sciences > Psychology

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Authenticus ID: P-005-0HA

DOI: 10.1007/s10212-012-0120-y

Abstract (EN): The main purpose of this study is to analyze whether quality of preschool classrooms relates to 4- and 5-year-old children developmental outcomes. The study was conducted in 60 classrooms in Porto Metropolitan Area, Portugal. Children (N = 215) were evaluated in the literacy, math, and behavior domains. Preschool quality was assessed through classroom observations using the ECERS-R and the Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation. Global classroom quality although relatively low, predicted children's literacy skills and behavior but not math skills. Quality of language and literacy environment was not consistently related to child outcomes. Mother educational level stood out as consistently predicting most of child developmental outcomes. The relevance of these results is discussed considering the Portuguese educational scenario, in the realm of an international context.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

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No. of pages: 22