Opinion of Pre-service Preschool Teachers on Responsiveness: A Comparative Study of Latvian and Polish Students in the Aspect of Sustainable Education

• DOI: 10.2478/jtes-2021-0013
• Publication Date: 2022-01-24T14:41:45Z
• Authors: Inese Jurgena; Dagnija Cēdere; Ingrīda Keviša; Alicja Szerlag; Agnieszka Jedrzej...
• Keywords: Latvian; Empirical Research

Abstract The contradictions of modern human development are related to educational space, which is characterized by globalization and technology-driven changes; therefore, the social dimension teacher education emphasizes humane character – respectful communication, participation, empathy, flexibility, ability change so that a would be able ensure an emotionally safe supervised learning environment. aim article analyze compare opinions students, pre-service preschool teachers, about teacher’s responsiveness in Latvian Polish institutions higher education. research methodology includes theoretical method analysis academic literature empirical survey 307 full-time part-time students period 2020–2021. was conducted online. Data processing performed using SPSS program. results show that, general, understanding prospective teachers importance pedagogical activities need undertake responsibility leadership regulating children’s reactions positive. However, several differences have been identified between students.