Pre-service teacher education programs play an important role in the development of beginning self-efficacy and identity. Research suggests that this is influenced by ‘apprenticeship learning’. However, there remains limited research about beliefs identity construction pre-service teachers entering training, impact on these attributes.

This Campbell systematic review examines the current empirical evidence on correlation between teacher qualifications and quality of early childhood learning environments. The summarises findings from 48 studies with 82 independent samples. Studies included children pre‐kindergarten kindergarteners prior to elementary/primary school centre‐based providers. shows a positive statistically significant association qualification environment. finding is not dependent culture context given that...

Self-efficacy is an important motivational construct for primary school teachers (teachers of children aged 5–12 years) within Australia. Teacher self-efficacy beliefs will determine the level teacher confidence and competence to engage with a task. In this study, we explore engagement digital technology associated learning teaching technology. Exploring towards pre-service teachers, study surveyed studying become in two states Australia (Victoria Queensland). Findings are as they provide...

Introduction Adult-child interactions have a noteworthy influence over how executive functions develop. However, despite recognising the importance of in child’s success, little research has been undertaken to explore role early childhood teachers facilitating development children through their teaching practice. The current study thus explored what understanding and pedagogical practices they use contribute 3 5-year-old within preschool settings. Methods Data were collected an online...

The arts are an important compulsory subject area in Australian schooling. In 2014, the National Curriculum for is scheduled implementation. While may be a and expected to taught classrooms by primary school teachers, current perceptions held teachers different view Curriculum. This paper explores views of pre-service who will future teachers. Through use survey, data was collected from two universities develop understanding what think about role school. Data analysed using descriptive...

In 2010, a newspaper article speculating about the inclusion of cooking in Queensland, Australia, school curriculum was published. Readers were invited to post comments newspaper-managed blog. Ninety-seven posts made. These (N = 97) comprise data for this study. Data analyzed using Leximancer determine frequency and connection terminology. The analysis found "cooking" be core concept, connected either "school" (formal learning) and/or "home" (informal learning). Content determined themes...

Ten women with autism spectrum disorder participated in oral interviews order to share their experiences since diagnosis and discuss the factors that had enabled them achieve success different aspects of life. Participants were encouraged perspectives on challenges they encountered daily lives how overcame these. Interviews analysed using a narrative-themed approach. indicated both internal external lives. These included being an agent change, changed identity after diagnosis, experiencing...

Dynamic and innovative pedagogical language experiences for young children can support development of children's diverse linguistic knowledge. However, planning implementing this pedagogy be challenging early childhood (EC) educators. This study uses a Bourdieusian theoretical lens to explore how three Australian multilingual EC educators use their capabilities, knowledge skills in education settings. The article reports on research that analyzes maps created by the about they languages...

In 2008, 201 beginning generalist teachers throughout Queensland, Australia, responded to a questionnaire intended create snapshot of current self-efficacy beliefs towards teaching music. Beginning were asked rank their perceived level teacher for music, English and maths. Results analysed through series repeated measures ANOVAs compare the mean scores statistical difference. Findings suggest that music declines as years experience increase, while maths increases during this period. provide...

While access to quality education in early childhood is an international priority, the characteristics of continue be debated. In Australian context, differing views on may a result stakeholder priorities. Divergent notions lead initiatives that emphasize educator practice and frame dominant discourse situates responsibility for enactment at Early Childhood Education Care (ECEC) service room level. Challenges arising from driving increased ECEC coinciding with workforce shortages are...

In Australia and many other countries around the world, art education is considered a significant aspect of early childhood education. As Jalongo (1999) asserts, teachers who are not confident with their own artistic ability will negatively influence students. Therefore, all stages careers need to be provided training in relation art. Through ongoing professional development, develop basic skills assist themselves managing young children's learning. 2010, authors completed self-study...

In response to the increased demand for qualified early childhood educators in Queensland, many universities are being challenged tailor make programs and identify innovative practices that support individuals interested pursuing such a teaching qualification. Although research indicates beliefs perceptions an important influence on pre-service teacher success education as well workforce, little is known, however, about those of students they enter programs. This study focuses bring Graduate...