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ERIC Number: EJ1413454
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 24
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EISSN: EISSN-2618-6209
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Facing Forward: Obstacles and Related Implications for Kindergarten Teachers' Professional Development
Sabha Hakim Allehyani; Nada WaslAllah Algathama
International Journal of Modern Education Studies, v7 n2 p596-619 2023
In line with the new trend toward reforming the education system in the 21st century, teachers are more willing to accept changes to improve performance and achieve success in the educational process. Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Saudi Arabia has recently witnessed a huge revolution. Teacher Professional Development (PD) is one of the most influential elements in achieving quality education. The present study focuses on revealing the professional development program (PDP) obstacles faced by kindergarten teachers from their perspectives, as well as their implications for overcoming these obstacles. Based on the model of PDPs developed in this research, it is divided into three main elements: administrative, personal, and digital. The current investigation adopted an exploratory approach, where a total of (n=102) kindergarten teachers in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, participated in this study by filling out a self-administered questionnaire. The results showed that all kindergarten teachers admitted that they faced several obstacles in their professional practices, which hindered the quality of their practices. Most kindergarten teachers reported a lack of motivation and inadequate training opportunities, which influenced their reluctance to participate in PDPs. However, they revealed their positive attitudes and willingness to implement various strategies and practices that contribute to their own PD. It recommends that decision makers and government agencies consider the needs and capabilities of kindergarten teachers during training and involve them in the professional planning and development process to ensure that the training outputs are more effective in their professional practice. [Note: The page range (596-618) shown on the PDF is incorrect. The correct page range is 596-619.]
International Journal of Modern Education Studies. Available from: Mevlut Aydogmus. Necmettin Erbakan University Ahmet Kelesopglu Education Faculty A-319 Meram Konya, 42000, Turkey. e-mail: ijonmes@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.ijonmes.net/index.php/ijonmes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Saudi Arabia
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