| Title: |
Practice Matters: How Practicum Experiences Change Student Beliefs |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Christine N. Lippard (ORCID 0000-0002-5828-9260); Claire D. Vallotton; Maria Fusaro; Rachel Chazan-Cohen; Carla A. Peterson; Loria Kim; Gina A. Cook |
| Source: |
Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education. 2024 45(3):371-395. |
| Availability: |
Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
25 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Undergraduate Students; Infant Care; Toddlers; Caregiver Child Relationship; Preservice Teachers; Preservice Teacher Education; Practicums; Student Teaching; Student Attitudes |
| DOI: |
10.1080/10901027.2024.2351471 |
| ISSN: |
1090-1027; 1745-5642 |
| Abstract: |
Development of professional competencies is a key outcome of undergraduate programs preparing practitioners to work with infants and toddlers. Competencies for working with young children were examined among 1300 undergraduate students at 12 universities. Students completed a series of online questionnaires indicating their knowledge, beliefs, and hypothetical practices with young children; end-of-semester scores were analyzed using linear regression. Having had a practicum course is associated with more positive dispositions for supporting the development of teacher-child relationships, building partnerships with diverse families, guiding children's behavior, and fostering development and learning. Further, we examined development of dispositions over the course of a semester based on undergraduates' current and past practicum experiences. Implications for programs who prepare infant and toddler practitioners are discussed. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1436026 |
| Database: |
ERIC |