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McGuffog, Romany; Fitzgeraldson, Elloyse; Lyford, Bronte; Triandafilidis, Zoi; Fitzpatrick, Sally; Hazel, Gavin – Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 2022
This mixed-methods study explored (1) family day care (FDC) educators' confidence and capability to support children's mental health, and (2) assessed their own mental health and wellbeing. Descriptive analysis of the survey (n = 144) highlighted that most participants were in the normal range for mental health and wellbeing; however, identifying…
Descriptors: Family Environment, Child Care, Mental Health, Well Being
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Choy, Sarojni; Haukka, Sandra – Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 2010
Childcare workers play a significant role in the learning and development of children in their care. This has major implications for the training of workers. Under new reforms of the childcare industry, the Australian government now requires all workers to obtain qualifications from a vocational education and training provider (e.g. Technical and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Interviews, Vocational Education, Child Care Occupations
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McFarland, Laura; Lord, Alison – Education in Rural Australia, 2008
This pilot study examined the experiences of 24 teacher education students and nine caregivers who participated in a weekly community play session on a rural University campus in NSW, Australia. Students completed a questionnaire at the beginning of the 13 week semester and at the end of the semester and were asked about confidence levels in…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Play, Caregivers, Young Children