Zinc deficiency is a public health concern and is the most prevalent micronutrient deficiencies in developing countries. The main objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and risk factors of zinc deficiency among infants and preschool children. Based on a community, the cross-sectional study was conducted in East Gojjam between October 2011 and April 2012. Two hundred and forty infa...

China is characterized by a long history of development and rich colorful national culture. Folk dance culture shines in the field excellent traditional However, progress social has led to gradual extinction folk dance. Preschool education, as beginning stage education person’s life, favorable time embrace By integrating into preschool it conducive carry forward nation fostering self-confidence...

Recently, Education Week highlighted the growing national interest in preschool science education (Viadero, 2010, January 20). The story leaves the impression that educating preschoolers in science is poised to become a national movement. Science education for preschoolers is supported in policy by a recent National Research Council (2007) report advocating preschool science instruction, backed...

In this paper, the implementation of music in government preschools is studied from three aspects, namely music activities, teachers’ perception of the role of music in preschool education, and teachers’ self efficacy in music teaching. A questionnaire, which was designed according to the local curriculum syllabus, as well as adapted parts of Wu’s (1999) and Oreck’s (2001) research instruments,...

Tablet computers are increasingly becoming commonplace in classrooms around the world. More than half of early childhood educators in the U.S. now have access to tablets, making it imperative to understand how they are using the device and what influences such use. The current study draws on survey data from 411 preschool educators serving 3to 5-year-olds in school-based, center-based, and Head...

INTRODUCTION A pilot intervention was conducted to promote physical activity and nutrition in public preschool education (near half a million children in Chile), in order to prevent obesity. OBJECTIVE To assess the primary (body fat) and secondary outcomes (physical activity and energy intake) of a nutrition and physical activity pilot intervention for preschool children, attending day care c...

The teaching process cannot be simplified to definitions of the best teachers as those possessing certain desirable teaching behaviours and skills (Katz, 2002). Although there are numerous factors that significantly influence learning and teaching, one might agree that specific teaching roles dominantly determine the quality of preschool teaching processes and learning outcomes. Furthermore, tw...