Early Childhood Teacher Preparation in Special Education at 2- and 4-Year Institutions of Higher Education

2005 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence Chang ◽  
Diane M. Early ◽  
Pamela J. Winton
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
Early Childhood Teacher ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education

scholarly journals Inquiry on early childhood teachers preparation and retention

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 61-72
Author(s):  
Krystyna Nowak-Fabrykowski ◽  
Mary Lou Aylor
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Early Childhood Teachers ◽  
Professional Preparation ◽  
Early Childhood Educators ◽  
Early Childhood Teacher

The purpose of this study is to analyze early childhood teacher preparation and investigate the factors that motivated individuals to become early childhood teachers and that have kept them in the profession. This study reports the results of an online survey investigating motives of staying or leaving the early childhood profession. The results of this inquiry point to factors that influenced their choice, taking into consideration their professional preparation. Advice for new early childhood educators just entering the profession is also provided.

There’s No Place Like Home: Finding Teachers in Your Backyard

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-112
Author(s):  
Nancy Mamlin ◽  
Jennifer A. Diliberto
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Preservice Teacher Education ◽  
Special Education Teacher ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Current Investigation ◽  
Education Teacher ◽  
Teacher Education Candidates ◽  
K 12 ◽  
Near Future

The current investigation surveyed 83 preservice teacher education candidates enrolled in institutions of higher education (IHEs) to pursue licensure in special education. The purpose of the investigation was to determine why these candidates were pursuing a career as a special education teacher, when they decided, and where they saw themselves teaching in the near future. The survey yielded implications for potential K-12 and IHE initiatives to promote careers in the field of special education to individuals.

Student Teaching Within Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Programs: An Examination of Key Features Across 2- and 4-Year Institutions

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 821-830 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teressa C. Sumrall ◽  
Catherine Scott-Little ◽  
Karen M. La Paro ◽  
Robert C. Pianta ◽  
Margaret Burchinal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
Student Teaching ◽  
Early Childhood Teacher ◽  
Teacher Preparation Programs ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Key Features

Performance: A Strategy for Professional Development in Early Childhood Teacher Preparation

2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 355-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan P. Maude ◽  
Mary Jane Brotherson ◽  
Jean Ann Summers ◽  
Elizabeth J. Erwin ◽  
Susan Palmer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
Early Childhood Teacher
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