An Exploratory Qualitative Study of Ethical Beliefs Among Early Childhood Teachers

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 377-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stacey French-Lee ◽  
Caitlin McMunn Dooley
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Early Childhood Teachers ◽  
Ethical Beliefs

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study of Teachers’ Perceptions of Children’s Physical Activity and Learning in Preschool

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Waode Eti Hardiyanti ◽  
Muhammad Ilham
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Early Childhood Teachers ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity

AbstractThe aimed of this research is to examine teachers’ perception of physical activity that can indicate the level of physical activities displayed in children’s classroom. Semi-formal interviews were conducted with six early childhood teachers. Results of the study indicated that early childhood teachers used physical activity to promote the learning materials. The teachers stated that through their physical activities, children might develop a better comprehension of academic concepts. The teachers also reported that children’s positive attitudes improved when physical activity was undertaken, particularly evidenced by an increase in children’s confidence and enthusiasm during the learning process. However, inadequate opportunity to include physical activity in preschool due to limited equipment, deterred teachers from truly facilitating the physical activities of children. The teachers were also concerned that their ability and understanding to accommodate physical activity may not be adequate for the children. Therefore, underpinning the teacher’s role with training may be required in order to cover the children’s needs to actively engage in physical activities as mentioned in curriculum.

scholarly journals Researching Finnish Early Childhood Teachers’ Pedagogical Work Using Layder's Research Map

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 48-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuulikki Ukkonen-Mikkola ◽  
Elina Fonsén
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Early Childhood Teachers ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Professional Values ◽  
Professional Self ◽  
Organisational Structures ◽  
Collaborative Structures ◽  
Successes And Challenges ◽  
Pedagogical Principles

THIS STUDY EXAMINES the experiences of early childhood teachers in their everyday pedagogical work. The data for this qualitative study consists of the diaries of early childhood teachers. Layder's (1993) research map has been used to structure the theoretical background and provide an analytical frame to categorise the data. The results show that early childhood teachers’ work is complex and demanding, but they did encounter successes in their work. Certain common themes were identified on the levels of Layder's research map. These themes, which were experienced both as successes and challenges, included laws and steering documents, values and attitudes, pedagogical principles and solutions, leadership, collaborative structures, interaction, professional self-conception and skills. The challenges in the teachers’ work were caused by differing professional values, a lack of discussion, and inoperative organisational structures and practices, among others.

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