Kindergarten Teachers’ Perceptions and Beliefs of School Readiness in Kindergarten Children

With the ongoing changes in education and the changing demographics of students in schools, the topic of school readiness is imperative. When children enter elementary school behind academically and socially, they are not prepared to be successful learners in kindergarten. Because school readiness is an indicator of school success, it is important to identify kindergarten teachers’ views of readiness in their students. The researcher conducted a qualitative study with a narrative approach using a series of semi-structured interviews. The findings of this study provided information for teachers, administration and the district regarding the importance of school readiness and the skills needed when students enter kindergarten. The teachers’ perceptions and beliefs informed the district about developing professional development and learning, the construction of a school readiness checklist, and the possibility of early learning programs and information for families to emphasize the importance of school readiness in children who will enter kindergarten.|Keywords: kindergarten, teachers, readiness

Grantor dc:publisher

Creighton University

Year dc:date.issued

2017

Author dc:creator

• Butler, Tanishia L.

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Hare, Joseph

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• Copyright is retained by the Author. A non-exclusive distribution right is granted to Creighton University and to ProQuest following the publishing model selected above.

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/10504/114882

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:cdr.creighton.edu:10504/114882