Exploring the Beliefs of Commencing Early Childhood Education Graduate Students: Providing Insights to Improve Teacher Education Programs
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| Title | Exploring the Beliefs of Commencing Early Childhood Education Graduate Students: Providing Insights to Improve Teacher Education Programs |
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| Author | Garvis, Susie; Fluckiger, Beverley; Twigg, Danielle |
| Journal Name | Australian Journal of Teacher Education |
| Year Published | 2012 |
| Place of publication | Australia |
| Publisher | ECU |
| Abstract | In response to the increased demand for qualified early childhood educators in Queensland, many universities are being challenged to tailor make programs and identify innovative practices that support individuals interested in pursuing such a teaching qualification. Although research indicates that beliefs and perceptions are an important influence on pre-service teacher success in teacher education programs as well as in the workforce, little is known, however, about those of students as they enter early childhood education programs. This study focuses on the beliefs and perceptions that students bring to a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (GDipECE) being offered at Griffith University in Queensland, Australia. This snapshot provides key messages for teacher educators interested in improving the quality of teaching and learning. |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Published | Yes |
| Publisher URI | http://ro.ecu.edu.au/ajte/vol37/iss1/6/ |
| Copyright Statement | Copyright remains with the authors 2012. The attached file is reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. For information about this journal please refer to the journal’s website or contact the authors. |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue Number | 1, Article 6 |
| Page from | 93 |
| Page to | 105 |
| ISSN | 0313-5373 |
| Date Accessioned | 2012-01-30 |
| Date Available | 2012-09-10T23:17:20Z |
| Language | en_US |
| Research Centre | Griffith Institute for Educational Research |
| Faculty | Arts, Education and Law |
| Subject | Early Childhood Education (excl Maori) |
| URI | http://hdl.handle.net/10072/46130 |
| Publication Type | Journal Articles (Refereed Article) |
| Publication Type Code | c1 |
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