ERIC Number: EJ805109
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 20
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Preparing Early Childhood Educators to Address Young Children's Social-Emotional Development and Challenging Behavior: A Survey of Higher Education Programs in Nine States
Hemmeter, Mary Louise; Santos, Rosa Milagros; Ostrosky, Michaelene M.
Journal of Early Intervention, v30 n4 p321-340 2008
This article presents results from a survey of faculty members from 2- and 4-year higher education programs in nine states that prepare teachers to work with preschool children. The purpose of the study was to determine how professors address content related to social-emotional development and challenging behaviors, how well prepared they believe graduates are to address these issues, and resources that might be useful to better prepare graduates to work with children with challenging behavior. Of the 225 surveys that were mailed, 70% were returned. Faculty members reported their graduates were prepared on topics such as working with families, preventive practices, and supporting social emotional development but less prepared to work with children with challenging behaviors. Survey findings are discussed related to differences between 2- and 4-year programs and between programs with and without a special education component. Implications for personnel preparation and future research are discussed. (Contains 1 figure, 1 note and 6 tables.)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Behavior Disorders, Graduates, Preschool Children, Social Development, Emotional Development, College Faculty, Teacher Education, Preschool Education, Teacher Attitudes, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Special Education, Early Childhood Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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