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Transatlantic Consortium on Early Childhood Intervention: Advancement of Policy and Practice

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[MODULE 7]

Module 7

Purpose

Students will acquire an understanding of:

Similarities and differences of models in Early Childhood Intervention implemented internationally

Current issues and challenges in the field in an international perspective

To develop a research proposal on cross-national comparison

Key concepts

Cross-national comparisons

Data-bases for international comparison

Current and Future Research Questions

Content

Conceptual background

Socio-political issues and challenges

Research methods

General and specific interventions

Expected implications of interventions

Assignment

Develop a paper on the following topic:

From the state of the art to the ideal state: Implications for research, policy and practices in ECI

Use the references provided, the report from the Transatlantic Consortium on Early Childhood Intervention ECI (2001-2005), and additional literature and other resources for international comparisons.

Cross National Presentation: In teams of 4 students (of different countries) develop a research project proposal on a cross-national comparison of Early Intervention Services and Practices. Make a presentation to the class, covering the following topics:

- Conceptual Background
- Research Questions
- Participants (Sampling Issues)
- Methods
- Expected Implications
- Expected Barriers and Suggested Solutions

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10 December 2008