Bridget K. Hamre|Laura M. Justice|Robert C. Pianta|Carolyn R. Kilday|Beverly D. Sweeney|Jason T. Downer|Allison Leach
Implementation fidelity of MyTeachingPartner literacy and language activities: Association with preschoolers’ language and literacy growth
University of Virginia|The Ohio State University|University of Virginia|University of Virginia|University of Virginia|University of Virginia|University of Virginia
surprisingly little empirical research examining issues fidelity implementation within early childhood education literature myteachingpartner project 154 teachers provided materials implement supplemental classroom curriculum addressing six aspects literacy language development present study examines degree variability three aspects implementation fidelity dosage adherence quality delivery whether components fidelity associated childrens growth language literacy skills across preschool year findings indicate teachers reported using curriculum fairly often dosage observed generally follow curricular lesson plans adherence contrast quality delivery defined use evidencebased teacherchild interactions teaching literacy language much lower children classrooms activities observed last longer dosage teachers exhibited higher quality delivery literacy lessons made significantly greater gains early literacy skills across preschool year also teachers use higher quality language interactions associated gains children speak english home results implications teacher professional development supports provided ensure curricula delivered effectively