A5068043092- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- Education Systems and Policy
- Educational and Psychological Assessments
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Reading and Literacy Development
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Second Language Learning and Teaching
- Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills
- Education Methods and Practices
- Multilingual Education and Policy
- Child and Animal Learning Development
- Linguistic Studies and Language Acquisition
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Social and Educational Sciences
- Human Resource Development and Performance Evaluation
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Public Policy and Administration Research
- Education, Healthcare and Sociology Research
- Language Development and Disorders
- Linguistic Education and Pedagogy
Ramboll (Denmark)
2010-2022
Ramboll (Finland)
2018
Impact
2018
The Ohio State University
2017
Ramboll (United Kingdom)
2017
This article examines the methodological strengths and weaknesses of contribution analysis. The authors contend that a salient characteristic analysis is its accounting for influencing factors alternative explanations. We argue in current form needs further practical elaboration this respect. Therefore, pays particular attention to how methodology can identify determine extent propose corresponding framework – Relevant Explanation Finder which help evaluators account these elements thereby...
The present article reports results of a real‐world effectiveness trial conducted in Denmark with six thousand four hundred eighty‐three 3‐ to 6‐year‐olds designed improve children's language and preliteracy skills. Children 144 child cares were assigned control condition or one three planned variations 20‐week storybook‐based intervention: base intervention two enhanced versions featuring extended professional development for educators home‐based program parents. Pre‐ posttest comparisons...
Abstract: This article investigates contribution analysis, an analytical tool invented by John Mayne, from both a theoretical and operational perspective. Despite the substantial attention that analysis has received, few studies appear to have applied it in practice. The discusses broadened scope of analyzing its methodological tenets, examines practical applicability relation two evaluations. authors find much offer current theory-based evaluation landscape, but further elaboration...
In the current study, strength-based questionnaire Social-Emotional Assessment/Evaluation Measure (SEAM)–Research Edition was for first time applied in a nationally representative sample of 0- to 6-year-old children. The focus this study measurement properties Danish adaptation SEAM. Rasch analysis used examine criterion-related construct validity as well accuracy and reliability measurement. primary goal determine whether 10 SEAM benchmarks could be combined into one total score or limited...
Sound assessment tools are needed to evaluate effects of mathematics interventions that familiarize children with early concepts before they enter the formal school system. We developed a short version an existing tool based on analyses data collected in nationally representative Danish sample. Research findings: The adaptation and development process Tools for Early Assessment Math (TEAM) aged 3−6 years was carried out four steps: (a) choosing translating relevant items, (b) conducting...
In both basic research and applied domains, the prevailing paradigm for assessing social development has shifted from deficit-oriented measures to strength-based assessments or a combination. However, it is not yet clear extent which assessment reflects one end of single dimension children's socio-emotional skills, distinctly different problem-focused examination.This validation study compares Social Emotional Assessment Measure (SEAM) with two well-known psychopathological questionnaires...
Research has indicated that early educators' intervention fidelity is a significant predictor of children's responsiveness to classroom interventions. To improve understanding predictors in childhood settings, this study adopted person-centered approach identify profiles "implementation readiness" 1,192 Danish educators, and examine relations with implementation fidelity. Multilevel latent profile analyses including setting-level characteristics as well particular the individual educator,...