Sixty Greek kindergarten teachers were surveyed regarding their teaching beliefs and practices using the Teachers Questionnaire based on guidelines recommended by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. A Varimax factor analysis produced four factors for the Teacher Belief Scale and five factors for the Instructional Activities Scale. Scores on developmentally appropriate factors were consistently higher than factors classified developmentally inappropriate. Correlation between appropriate beliefs and activities was significant (r = .470); correlation between inappropriate beliefs and practices was significant (r = .475). However, developmentally inappropriate beliefs were also positively correlated with developmentally appropriate practices (r = .537). Developmentally appropriate beliefs were not correlated with inappropriate practices. Results were discussed with possible theoretical and practical implications for future research and teacher development.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc278118 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Syrrakou, Ioanna |
| Contributors | Tipps, Steven, Jacobson, Arminta L., 1941-, Laney, James Duke, 1957- |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | v, 84 leaves, Text |
| Coverage | Greece |
| Rights | Public, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved., Syrrakou, Ioanna |
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