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Is Something Better than Nothing? An Evaluation of Early Childhood Programs in Cambodia

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Title: Is Something Better than Nothing? An Evaluation of Early Childhood Programs in Cambodia
Language: English
Authors: Rao, Nirmala, Sun, Jin, Pearson, Veronica, Pearson, Emma, Liu, Hongyun, Constas, Mark A., Engle, Patrice L.
Source: Child Development. May-Jun 2012 83(3):864-876.
Availability: Wiley-Blackwell. 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Tel: 800-835-6770; Tel: 781-388-8598; Fax: 781-388-8232; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2012
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Preschool Education
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Rural Areas, Preschool Children, Home Schooling, Child Development, Preschool Education, Scores, Pretests Posttests, Cambodians, Community Programs, State Schools, Educational Experience
Geographic Terms: Cambodia
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8624.2012.01746.x
ISSN: 0009-3920
Abstract: This study evaluated the relative effectiveness of home-based, community-based, and state-run early childhood programs across Cambodia. A total of 880 five-year-olds (55% girls) from 6 rural provinces in Cambodia attending State Preschools, Community Preschools, Home-Based Programs, or no programs were assessed twice using the Cambodian Developmental Assessment Test. Controlling for baseline differences, children who participated in any early childhood programs performed significantly better in posttest than those of children who did not participate in any programs. Children in State Preschools scored significantly higher than those in either Community Preschools or Home-Based Programs; scores did not differ as a function of attending Community Preschools or Home-Based Programs. The results indicate that some preschool experience is better than none at all.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2012
Accession Number: EJ965185
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This study evaluated the relative effectiveness of home-based, community-based, and state-run early childhood programs across Cambodia. A total of 880 five-year-olds (55% girls) from 6 rural provinces in Cambodia attending State Preschools, Community Preschools, Home-Based Programs, or no programs were assessed twice using the Cambodian Developmental Assessment Test. Controlling for baseline differences, children who participated in any early childhood programs performed significantly better in posttest than those of children who did not participate in any programs. Children in State Preschools scored significantly higher than those in either Community Preschools or Home-Based Programs; scores did not differ as a function of attending Community Preschools or Home-Based Programs. The results indicate that some preschool experience is better than none at all.
ISSN:0009-3920
DOI:10.1111/j.1467-8624.2012.01746.x