ERIC Number: EJ1168089
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
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ISSN: ISSN-0300-4430
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The Influence of Simulations on Family Engagement--Prospective Early Childhood Educators' Perceptions
Early Child Development and Care, v188 n2 p102-108 2018
Nurturing experiences in preparation for prospective early childhood educators' work with families during their training are critical for establishing empowering relationships. This article details a qualitative case study of 77 prospective early childhood educators engaged with the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Simulation. An electronic questionnaire exploring their beliefs regarding the use of the simulation was conducted at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (Spain). The results demonstrate the simulation can be a very effective classroom technique to provide students with the necessary competencies to engage with families effectively and promote school readiness. These results also suggest that the simulation provided important insights into how successful partnership occurs and how to strengthen relationships, helping students to reflect on the importance of family involvement.
Descriptors: Family Involvement, Simulation, Early Childhood Education, Foreign Countries, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Student Attitudes, Preservice Teacher Education, Qualitative Research, Case Studies, Family School Relationship, Partnerships in Education, Questionnaires, School Readiness, Federal Programs, College Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Spain (Madrid)
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