Early childhood teachers' curriculum beliefs: Are they consistent with observed classroom practices?

Author(s): Wen, Xiaoli; Elicker, James; McMullen, Mary B.
Date Issued: November, 2011
Description: A study of the relationship between early childhood teachers' curriculum beliefs and their actual interactions with children in classrooms, and of the influence of teacher education, professional training and support, work experience, and teacher-child ratio on that relationship, based on a survey of 58 preschool teachers and classroom observations in two counties in a Midwestern state
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Journal Title: Early Education and Development
Volume Number: 22
Issue Number: 6
Page Range: 945-969
Topics: Child Care & Early Education Quality > Process Quality

Child Care & Early Education Quality > Structural Quality

Child Care & Early Education Provider Workforce
Country: United States
ISSN: 1040-9289 Paper
1556-6935 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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