scholarly journals Avaliação da aprendizagem profissional no estágio supervisionado: estudo exploratório na educação infantil

2018 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Sara Barros Araújo ◽  
Ana Pereira Antunes
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Learning Assessment ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Specific Teaching ◽  
Competencias Profesionales

<p>O presente estudo visa analisar processos de avaliação da aprendizagem profissional na formação prática, considerando o perfil específico de desempenho docente na educação infantil. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório em que participaram estudantes que frequentaram a componente de estágio de um mestrado de natureza profissionalizante em contexto português. Os dados foram recolhidos através de um instrumento de avaliação composto por 25 dimensões organizadas em quatro domínios (Observação, Planificação, Ação e Reflexão), aplicado em dois momentos: avaliação reguladora e avaliação final. Os resultados evidenciaram evolução positiva e estatisticamente significativa em 21 das 25 dimensões analisadas, entre os dois momentos de avaliação. Os dados permitem retirar ilações acerca de percursos de aprendizagem de competências profissionais e das potencialidades de uma abordagem autêntica e coparticipada na avaliação da formação prática e na compreensão endógena dos processos formativos.</p><p><strong>Palavras-Chave:</strong> Avaliação da Aprendizagem; Desenvolvimento Profissional; Estágio Supervisionado; Educação Infantil.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Evaluación del aprendizaje profesional en el prácticum supervisado: estudio exploratorio en la educación infantil</strong></p><p>El presente estudio tiene el propósito de analizar procesos de evaluación del aprendizaje profesional en la formación práctica, considerando el perfil específico de desempeño docente en la educación infantil. Se trata de un estudio exploratorio en el que participaron estudiantes que frecuentaron el prácticum de una maestría de formación profesional en contexto portugués. Los datos se recogieron a través de un instrumento de evaluación compuesto por 25 dimensiones organizadas en cuatro dominios (Observación, Planificación, Acción y Reflexión), aplicado en dos momentos: evaluación reguladora y evaluación final. Los resultados pusieron de manifiesto una evolución positiva y estadísticamente significativa en 21 de las 25 dimensiones analizadas, entre los dos momentos de evaluación. Los datos permiten retirar ilaciones acerca de recorridos de aprendizaje de competencias profesionales y de las potencialidades de un abordaje auténtico con coparticipación en la evaluación de la formación práctica y en la comprensión endógena de los procesos formativos.</p><p><strong>Palabras clave:</strong> Evaluación del Aprendizaje; Desarrollo Profesional; Prácticum Supervisado; Educación Infantil.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Assessment of professional learning in supervised practicum: exploratory studyin early childhood education</strong></p><p>This study aims to analyze professional learning assessment procedures considering the specific teaching performance profile in early childhood education. A cohort of Portuguese students involved in a practicum in early childhood education, at a master level, participated in this exploratory study. Data were collected using an assessment instrument composed of 25 dimensions organized in four domains (Observation, Planning, Action and Reflection), applied at two different instances: regulatory assessment and final assessment. The results showed a statistically significant and positive evolution in 21 of the 25 dimensions examined, between the two instances of assessment. Data allow conclusions to be drawn regarding the learning of professional skills, and the potentialities of an authentic and co-participative approach in the assessment of practical training and in the endogenous understanding of training processes.</p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Learning Assessment; Professional Development; Supervised Practicum; Early Childhood Education.

scholarly journals Navigating Power and Subjectivity: Cultural Diversity and Transcultural Curriculum in Early Childhood Education

2019 ◽  
pp. 80-91
Author(s):  
Carolyn Bjartveit ◽  
Cheryl Kinzel
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Cultural Diversity ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Culturally Diverse ◽  
Professional Relationships ◽  
Transformative Change ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Group Members

Professional learning communities (PLC) can build partnerships among diverse stakeholders that support transformative change and uphold social justice. In this dialogic, reflexive piece, the authors explore how a newly formed PLC in Alberta is engaging individuals in relational practices and discussions about cultural diversity in early childhood education. Through sharing their subjectivities, field experiences, and current research, the group members are defining and exploring ways to coplan transcultural curricula in culturally diverse education settings. By recognizing subjectivities and differences and honouring the needs of all learners, the PLC is raising cultural awareness and mobilizing efforts to build capacity and strengthen professional relationships across Alberta.

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTATION INVESTIGATION PROJECT AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DURING THEIR TEACHING TRAINING

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 68-77
Author(s):  
Azizah Zain ◽  
Mazlina Che Mustafa ◽  
Jamilah Mohd Basir
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Interview Protocol ◽  
Project Approach ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Childhood Education

The purpose of this study was to investigate undergraduate students' knowledge in the implementation of the Investigation Project during their teaching practice. Investigation Project is one of the approaches adopted from the Project Approach. This approach included in the National Preschool Standard Curriculum. In this study, data were collected using questionnaire and interview protocol. The survey was used to obtain information on the students' knowledge of implementing the Investigation Project. At the same time, the interviews were conducted to find out the implementation of the Investigation Project for students undergoing teaching practice using the Teacher's Guide. The study sample is purposive sampling. One hundred seven students answered the questionnaire, and the interview protocol administered to 5 students who are implementing the Investigation Project in their teaching practices using Teacher Guidelines. The findings of the study indicate that the level of knowledge of the Early Childhood Education students in the Investigation Project is at a moderate level with an overall mean value of 2.69. The findings from the interview protocol found that the Teacher Guidelines provided to them helped them to implement the Investigation Project more effectively. The conclusion, this study showed that postgraduate students need a practical guide in assisting them to achieve this approach as they are less exposed to this approach while studying. The implications of this study have provided beneficial exposure to potential TADIKA teachers in Malaysia.

scholarly journals Teknik Ceklis sebagai Asesmen Perkembangan Sosial Emosional di RA Insan Mulia Bambanglipuro

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
Fitria Fauziah Hasanah ◽  
Muhammad Abdul Latif
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Learning Assessment ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Social Emotional Development ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Directorate General ◽  
Assessment Guidelines

This study aims to analyze the use of checklist techniques as an assessment to determine the emotional social development of early childhood. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative by describing checklist techniques as an assessment used to determine emotional social development. This research uses data collection techniques including observation, interviews and documentation conducted at RA Insan Mulia Bambanglipuro, Bantul, Yogyakarta. Based on the results of research that has been carried out shows that RA Insan Mulia Bambanglipuro implement assessment techniques to assess the development of their students using three techniques namely checklist techniques, anecdotal notes and the work. including for assessing social emotional development using all three techniques, but one of the most prominent techniques to use is the checklist technique. This checklist technique is used by RA Insan Mulia in accordance with the 2015 Early Childhood Education Learning Assessment Guidelines, Ministry of Education and Culture Directorate General of Early Childhood Education and Community Education in 2015.

scholarly journals Distributed leadership for professional learning: Effective leadership practices in early childhood education

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Rachel Denee
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Distributed Leadership ◽  
Leadership Practices ◽  
Effective Leadership ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand

<p>In Aotearoa New Zealand, leadership within the early childhood education (ECE) sector is both positionally assigned and a required practice of all teachers. Within this context, distributed leadership – where all team members have the opportunity to lead – is increasingly seen as an effective leadership model (Thornton, 2010). The purported benefits of distributed leadership have significant overlap with professional learning: increased engagement, deeper learning, context-specific learning and improved pedagogical practices among teachers (Poekert, 2012). This study considers the relationship between distributed leadership and professional learning in ECE settings, and seeks to discover practices of effective positional leaders in facilitating both. A nationwide survey was carried out in Aotearoa New Zealand to capture a picture of current perceptions of ECE teachers and positional leaders about professional learning communities and, in particular, distributed leadership for professional learning. Subsequently, the leadership practices for distributed leadership and professional learning in three previously-identified high quality ECE services were investigated through individual and group interviews. The analysis of literature, survey and interview findings from this study led to a framework of effective leadership practice, consisting of six elements: inquiry and articulation of thinking; teachers enacting leadership; collaboration and dialogue; mentoring and coaching; fostering relational trust; and, creating vision and designing supportive structures.</p>

The Nexus of Play-based Learning and Early Childhood Education: A Western Australian Account

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-24
Author(s):  
Ruth Wallace ◽  
Sandra Hesterman
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Learning Assessment ◽  
Educational Approach ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
School Based ◽  
Children’S Wellbeing ◽  
Education And Care

Human development theories identify child-initiated play as the primary source of early learning. Accordingly, the role of early childhood educators is to utilise the natural medium of play as a context for learning; an educational approach known as play-based learning. Recently, Western Australia (WA) has experienced an erosion of play-based learning opportunities across the early childhood education (ECE) spectrum, potentially violating children’s rights. This paper presents research evidence related to this concerning issue. A self-completion, electronic questionnaire was distributed to educators through via several WA early childhood advocacy organisations. Participants (n=204) shared their perceptions about the availability of play-based learning opportunities for young children. Results identified perceived barriers and enablers to providing play-based learning in WA early childhood education settings that impact on children’s wellbeing, development and learning. Assessment of play-based learning provision differed significantly between school-based and early education and care-based educators. Participants supported the implementation of a WA Play Strategy.

‘Belonging’ in Australian early childhood education and care curriculum and quality assurance: Opportunities and risks

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 340-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Sumsion ◽  
Linda Harrison ◽  
Karen Letsch ◽  
Benjamin Sylvester Bradley ◽  
Matthew Stapleton
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Quality Standard ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Learning Framework ◽  
Care Services ◽  
National Quality ◽  
Education And Care

This article considers opportunities and risks arising from the prominence of the belonging motif in Australia’s Early Years Learning Framework and, more implicitly, in the National Quality Standard, against which the quality of the early childhood education and care services is assessed. A vignette constructed from case study data generated in the babies’ room in an early childhood centre in an Aboriginal community in rural Queensland is used to illuminate some of these opportunities and risks.

scholarly journals Supporting teacher professionalism through tailored professional learning

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Nolan ◽  
Tebeje Molla
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Teacher Professionalism ◽  
Reform Agenda ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Education And Care ◽  
Quality Learning ◽  
Continuing Professional Learning

The issue of continuing professional learning for educators in the early childhood education and care sector is in the spotlight in Australia due to the government's reform agenda, which seeks to professionalize the workforce. In an effort to ensure quality programmes are on offer for all children, educators are expected to upskill. The assumption is that quality learning opportunities for children are aligned with a more skilled and capable workforce. This is problematic due to the diversity of the early childhood education and care workforce and its ability to convert professionalization opportunities into achievements. The focus of this article is a study that problematized the alignment of professional attributes valued in the policy space and in the field of practice to understand educator agency, a key element of professional capability. Once this alignment is known, professional learning experiences can be tailored to better support the professionalization of these educators.

scholarly journals Professional learning communities: Enhancing collaborative leadership in Singapore early childhood settings

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sukuna Vijayadevar ◽  
Kate Thornton ◽  
Sue Cherrington
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Professional Learning Communities ◽  
Learning Communities ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Professional Learning Community ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Leadership Practices ◽  
Collaborative Leadership ◽  
Childhood Education

Leadership in early childhood education has been promoted as a collaborative process in which all teachers, rather than just the positional leader, are involved. Collaborative leadership practices are not well understood within the marketised Singapore early childhood education context. Beyond mandatory leadership training, little is known about how leaders are supported to strengthen their leadership practices and involve others in leadership activities. School-based literature suggests that learning through professional learning communities expands the collective capacity of organisations; however, literature on professional learning communities in early childhood education is limited. This article reports on the findings of an interpretive case study examining the current understandings and leadership practices of principals in the Singapore early childhood education context, and investigating how participation in professional learning communities can support the development of collaborative leadership practices. The participants in two professional learning communities established as part of this study were six principals from an anchor-operator childcare provider and five principals from private childcare centres in Singapore. Two teachers working with each of the respective principals were also involved in focus group interviews to ascertain if there were changes in their principals’ leadership practices. Data was collected from professional learning community meetings, online reflections, pre- and post-professional learning community interviews with the principals, and follow-up focus group discussions with the teachers. The key findings indicate that praxis as a result of participation in a professional learning community led to some shifts in principals’ thinking about collaborative leadership practices and resulted in reported changes to their leadership approaches, distribution of leadership, and improved collegiality and collaborative learning for teachers. The results indicate that considering and implementing collaborative leadership practices through professional learning communities in the Singapore early childhood education context requires sensitivity towards Asian Singapore sociocultural values related to hierarchy and economic pragmatism.

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