A Comparison of Early Childhood and Elementary Education Students' Beliefs about Primary Classroom Teaching Practices.

File, Nancy; Gullo, Dominic F.

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ERIC Number: EJ651046

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Publication Date: 2002

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A Comparison of Early Childhood and Elementary Education Students' Beliefs about Primary Classroom Teaching Practices.

File, Nancy; Gullo, Dominic F.

Early Childhood Research Quarterly, v17 n1 p126-37 2002

Viewpoints of 119 preservice teachers were examined at beginning or end of programs in early childhood (ECED) or elementary education (ELED). Compared to ELED students, ECED students favored primary education practices more consistent with constructivist nature of NAEYC guidelines in several areas. Student teachers favored more frequent use of less developmentally appropriate behavior management strategies than did beginning students. (Author/KB)

Descriptors: Beliefs, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Educational Practices, Elementary Education, Preservice Teachers, Primary Education, Student Attitudes, Student Teacher Attitudes, Student Teachers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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