ERIC Number: EJ833043
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Mar
Pages: 13
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The Children's Centre Teacher Role: Developing Practice in the Private, Voluntary and Independent Sector
Garrick, Ros; Morgan, Anne
Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development, v29 n1 p69-81 Mar 2009
This study assessed the impact of the role of the teacher in two children's centres in England and identified some of the supporting and limiting factors that influenced outcomes. The teachers worked across several settings in the private, voluntary and independent (PVI) sector, with the aim of enhancing early years practice and practitioner confidence. A conceptual framework was devised to model the impact of the teacher role based on Leithwood and Levin (2005). Teachers were found to bring vital professional knowledge and experience to the role and delivered their methods through a range of leadership styles as identified in the literature. Teachers were successful in developing practice and staff confidence in settings; this also impacted positively on outcomes for children. However, success was dependent on a number of moderating factors, including sector-related factors such as the qualifications of staff. Implications for policy and practice are discussed. (Contains 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Teacher Role, Leadership Styles, Foreign Countries, Leadership, Teaching Methods, Private Sector, Emotional Intelligence, Evaluation, School Districts, Questionnaires, Focus Groups
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale
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