Twins in the Kindergarten Classroom : What Factors Do Parents Consider When Deciding Whether to Place Their Same-Gendered Twins in Separate or Joint Classrooms?

Author

Tammy Marie Gehling, University of Northern Iowa

Availability

Open Access Thesis

Keywords

Kindergarten--Parent participation; Twins--Education; Academic theses;

Abstract

In this qualitative research project, the topic of kindergarten placement of same-gendered twins is investigated through interviews with three mothers of young twins in a medium-sized Midwestern city. Specifically, the issue of what parents believe is the "best" placement for same-gendered twins is discussed, along with factors that shaped this decision. Advantages of both separate and joint kindergarten placement are discussed, along with such issues as patterns of twinship, mandatory placement policies, and early-onset separation anxiety. Recommendations are provided for both parents and educators regarding this issue.

Year of Submission

2006

Degree Name

Specialist in Education

Department

Department of Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies

Department

Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations

First Advisor

Charlotte Haselhuhn

Comments

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Date Original

2006

Object Description

1 PDF file (165 pages)

Copyright

©2006 Tammy Marie Gehling

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

Recommended Citation

Gehling, Tammy Marie, "Twins in the Kindergarten Classroom : What Factors Do Parents Consider When Deciding Whether to Place Their Same-Gendered Twins in Separate or Joint Classrooms?" (2006). Dissertations and Theses @ UNI. 1527.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/etd/1527