scholarly journals The development of professional self‐identity measurement instrument for the early childhood teachers

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 77-96
Author(s):  
Eunjoo Baik
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Teachers ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Professional Self

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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