HD FS 129 Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies
Background: This assignment is broken into 2 parts. The annotated bibliography is an individual assignment that is based in your group topic. You will be assigned to a group that will be researching an issue in human development and family studies. The issue should be examined based on current research. For the annotated bibliography, you will select 2 relevant research articles related to your topic. You will provide the APA reference and a summary of the article. This bibliography will be used for your group issues assignment.
Directions:
Use the PSU library site to search for articles related to your topic
Review the abstracts of the articles to select 2 articles that best match your topic
Write the APA reference for the article using the APA manual for guidance
Read the articles and provide a summary of the article. Be sure to address the following points:
Overall purpose of the study
Specifics about the methods (i.e. sample, quantitative or qualitative, type of analysis)
Findings
Overall statement of the author(s) conclusion
Annotated Bibliography
Name
Institution
Annotated Bibliography: Foreign Kindergarten
Griva, E., & Sivropoulou, R. (2009). Implementation and Evaluation of an Early Foreign Language Learning Project in Kindergarten. Early Childhood Education Journal, 79-87.
The purpose of the study was to reveal the importance and procedures of introducing English learning to Kindergarten children and to evaluate the effect of rule play in oral learning and understanding of the language. The study adopted a qualitative research where children were observed, and 12 sessions were carried out in four steps, over a period equivalent to one academic year. The results of the study indicated that introduction of foreign language learning in kindergartens result in higher proficiency in speaking the foreign language. The authors concluded that foreign language learning should be introduced early, to kindergarten children, in a friendly environment to facilitate effective learning of foreign languages
Boyson, B. A., Semmer, M., Thompson, L. E., & Rosenbusch, M. H. (2013). Does Beginning Foreign Language in Kindergarten Make a Difference? Results of one District's Study. Foreign Languages An...
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