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A study for scaffolding strategies in the project approach for kindergarten teacher

A study for scaffolding strategies in the project approach for kindergarten teacher
Abstract
The purpose of this research is an inquiry for kindergarten teachers¡¦ implement of project approach and types of scaffolding strategies. This study used qualitative research methods, with an implementation project approach for early childhood teacher. Through the way of participation in observation, collect project approach interaction and dialogue, and analysis of inductive teaching scaffolding strategies types. In addition, analysis of interviews with the teacher implementation project approach, while collecting important files, classes for data of triangular detection.
The conclusions of this study provided as follows: First, preschool teachers in the implementation of a project approach, in the course of their choice of topic is consistent with the child's interest. Chard (1998), proposed five features to review teachers implementation topics course of history, their schema definition, and structural characteristics, helping children's physical and mental development. Project approach teachers in topic scenarios enhance early childhood learning and improve mental development. Second, demonstrate seven types of scaffolding strategies, including language-scaffold being most often introduced. Teachers used scaffold strategy to assist in the construction of knowledge, or to construct preschool curriculum orientation. Third, teachers with scaffold strategies, certainly help young children learning. The effectiveness of teacher practical knowledge and capacity enhancement, cognitive schema provides a learning environment. The attitude of parents is another factor of obstacles. Finally, prevalent in present, manpower shortage problem led to the heavy workload for the teachers in the kindergartens. Eventually, it is worth concerning the teaching time was deprived and the teaching quality and effectiveness was affected as well.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:NSYSU/oai:NSYSU:etd-0618110-104703
Date18 June 2010
CreatorsTung, Su-chin
ContributorsMing-Charng, Jeng, Shu-Ching, Yang, Chiu-Hui, Wu, Pei-Yi, Chou
PublisherNSYSU
Source SetsNSYSU Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Archive
LanguageCholon
Detected LanguageEnglish
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Sourcehttp://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0618110-104703
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