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CAEYC Presentation March 27, 2009

Thursday, 05 March 2009 12:32 Dr. Eve-Marie Arce

New Date and Time

California Association for the Education of Young Children

Topic Twins in Early Childhood Programs: Understanding and Meeting their Needs

CAEYC Annual Conference and Expo

Sacramento, California

Friday, March 27, 2009 11:00-12:30

Convention Center Room 317

Reference Correction

Friday, 26 September 2008 07:24 Dr. Eve-Marie Arce

Please note that the appropriate reference to Multiple Births Canada should read as follows:

Multiple Births Canada/Naissances multiples Canada (MBC).

MBC was inconsistently referenced in the study dissertation. My apologies to MBC.

Eve-Marie

Last Updated ( Friday, 26 September 2008 07:31 )

Comments and Requests about the Needs of Twins in Preschool

Thursday, 25 September 2008 15:19 Dr. Eve-Marie Arce

Many thanks to those of you who have emailed responsive comments about TeachingTwins.com and the study, A Descriptive Study of Academic and Practitioner Perceptions Identifying Program Practices Meeting the Unique Needs of Twins in Center-Based Preschools. Your support and encouragement are always appreciated.

The abstract below provides a “mini” glimpse of the findings for those who requested a condensed version. Skip down to the findings and conclusions after clicking on READ MORE. Remember, you have access to the entire dissertation. Go to the HOME page, review sections online, and print only those pages that interest you. Chapter 1 and Chapter 5 will be most helpful to preschool teachers who inquired about application of findings.

I will post my workshop presentation, including additional clarifying comments about program practices, on this website after the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Conference to be held in Dallas November 5-8.

Acknowledging Your Interest,

Eve-Marie

Abstract of the Dissertation

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the unique needs of twins enrolled in center-based preschools and the program practices that the experts and practitioners perceived to be important to address those needs.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 25 September 2008 15:56 ) Read more...

How and Where Do We Gather Information about Twins?

Wednesday, 24 September 2008 16:40 Dr. Eve-Marie Arce

Educators, you may find it interesting that there are twin registries throughout the world. A special edition of Twin Research and Human Genetics (December 2006) included articles about 52 registries. There were 36 listed in their 2002 publication.

The registries provide equitable access to resources of twins for scientific study in areas such as prenatal development. The participation of twins advances science with databases of twins available to international researchers. Researchers do not need to rely on recruitment for individual studies.

The registries generally focus on specific aspects of research. For example, the Australian Twin Registry (ATR) has existed since 1970. ATR serves as a facilitator managing the enrollment of more than 30,000 pairs of twins for medical and scientific research from many different disciplines. The Longitudinal Israeli Study of Twins (LIST) investigates children’s prosocial development from genetic and environmental perspectives. The Wisconsin Twin Panel focuses on the etiology (the study of causation) and development of emotions, temperament, childhood anxiety and impulsivity, the autism spectrum, etc. Many of the registries focus on development of older children and adults, particular diseases, and various aspects of health. The collected data contribute to findings regarding genetic and environmental influences.

While the collection of data improves scientific knowledge, it will eventually and likely expand thereby contributing to our practical guidance of twins during their early childhood years.

TT-R1

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 24 September 2008 17:39 )