Which Diagnostic Instruments Are Used to Determine Need for Language Support in Elementary Schools? A Nationwide Survey

Abstract. On the basis of data from the IQB National Assessment Study 2011, we determine which diagnostic instruments are currently used ...

Vocabulary of Children With German as a Second Language: The Significance of Language Biographical Factors

Abstract. The lexical acquisition of children with German as a first language correlates with the children's age and the duration of parental ...

Measuring Attitudes About Multilinguism in German Preschools: Dimensioning a Multidimensional Construct

Abstract. This article is concerned with measuring the attitudes of preschool teachers in Germany about multilinguism. A four-dimensional instrument ...

Pedagogical Mission Statements: One Aspect of Quality Management in Child Day-Care Institutions

Abstract. A pedagogical mission statement developed by a day-care facility's pedagogical staff states the goals, tasks, key aspects, and overall processes ...

Attachment Representations of Childhood Pedagogy Students at the Beginning of Their Studies

Abstract. The expansion of early childhood day-care programs in Germany is accompanied by a continuously growing demand for high-quality care and, thus, well-...