ERIC Number: EJ1176465
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 17
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1090-1027
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Training Needs and Online Learning Preferences of Early Childhood Professionals
Barnes, Jenna K.; Guin, Autumn; Allen, Kim
Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, v39 n2 p114-130 2018
Providing early childhood professionals with professional development opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge can improve quality of care. For professional development to be valued by the early childhood workforce, it is essential to offer meaningful content that accommodates the needs of the learner. With an increasing demand for quality professional development, as well as the expansion of online learning opportunities, this qualitative study explores the opinions of 14 North Carolina early childhood professionals regarding their professional development training needs and online learning preferences. Training content needs, experiences with online learning, and recommendations for training development are discussed. This study has implications for professional development creators and trainers for advancing the education and growth of the early childhood workforce.
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Early Childhood Education, Faculty Development, Educational Quality, Online Courses, Teacher Attitudes, Preferences, Course Content, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Focus Groups, Educational Needs, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Synchronous Communication, Asynchronous Communication
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Preschool Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA)
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Identifiers - Location: North Carolina
Grant or Contract Numbers: 20114152030579