Preschool Teachers' Perception of Their Competence and Implementation of Recommended Practices

The current study examined preschool teachers' perceptions of implementation and competence of DEC's child-focused recommended practices (DECRP) in their classrooms. The information was gathered through surveys of 147 teachers from pre-kindergarten programs in Illinois. In addition, teachers' reflections on their teacher preparation programs were documented through responses to three open-ended questions. Overall, most respondents felt competent implementing the child-focused practices and they believed that they frequently implemented the DECRP child-focused practices in their classrooms. A discussion of the limitations of the present study and directions for future research are suggested. Implications for practice in terms of DEC, teacher preparation programs, and practitioners also are discussed.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2015

Author dc:creator

• Baek, Sangsu

Contributors dc:contributor

• Ostrosky, Michaelene M.

• Education, Teacher Training

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(MiAaPQ)AAI3250208

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/79952