ERIC Number: EJ907085
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Oct
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1476-718X
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The Same or Separate? An Exploration of Teachers' Perceptions of the Classroom Assignment of Twins in Prior to School and Kindergarten to Year Two School Settings
Jones, Laura; De Gioia, Katey
Journal of Early Childhood Research, v8 n3 p239-253 Oct 2010
This article investigates the perceptions of 12 teachers from New South Wales, Australia, regarding the classroom assignment of twins. Analysis of semi-structured interviews with each of the teachers revealed four key findings: 1) teachers' perceptions about the classroom assignment of twins vary according to their previous experience and relationship with twins in their personal life; 2) there are no sector-wide policies regarding the classroom assignment of twins; 3) setting size is a major factor influencing teachers' perceptions of the classroom assignment of twins; and 4) formal training does not refer to twins and their education. Recommendations and implications for teachers are discussed. (Contains 2 tables and 2 notes.)
Descriptors: Twins, Interviews, Foreign Countries, Continuing Education, Teacher Attitudes, Student Placement, Young Children, Teaching Experience, School Policy, Class Size, Teacher Education, Sibling Relationship, Teacher Qualifications, Decision Making
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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