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标题：Exploring the Beliefs of Commencing Early Childhood Education Graduate Students: Providing Insights to Improve Teacher Education Programs
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作者：Garvis, Susanne ; Fluckiger, Bev ; Twigg, Danielle 等
期刊名称：Australian Journal of Teacher Education
印刷版ISSN：1835-517X
出版年度：2012
卷号：37
期号：1
页码：6
出版社：Edith Cowan University
摘要：In response to the increased demand for qualified early childhood educators in Queensland, many universities are being challenged to tailor make programs and identify innovative practices that support individuals interested in pursuing such a teaching qualification. Although research indicates that beliefs and perceptions are an important influence on pre-service teacher success in teacher education programs as well as in the workforce, little is known, however, about those of students as they enter early childhood education programs. This study focuses on the beliefs and perceptions that students bring to a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (GDipECE) being offered at Griffith University in Queensland, Australia. This snapshot provides key messages for teacher educators interested in improving the quality of teaching and learning.
关键词：early childhood education; pre-service teachers; beliefs and perceptions