Early childhood teachers needs, skills and knowledge in teaching English through effective interaction with children
This study aims explore the early childhood education teachers needs, skills andknowledge in teaching English through effective interaction with children. Qualitative approach andcase study design have been adopted for this study. The participants of this study were sixqualified early childhood educ...
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| Format: | thesis |
| Language: | eng |
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2019
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| Online Access: | https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=5411 |
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| Summary: | This study aims explore the early childhood education teachers needs, skills andknowledge in teaching English through effective interaction with children. Qualitative approach andcase study design have been adopted for this study. The participants of this study were sixqualified early childhood education teachers. Research methods include pre- andpost-observation interviews, observations and document analysis. Observation were carriedout two times for each teacher during free play sessions, meal times, circle times,teaching and learning sessions as well as the storytelling sessions. Thematic analysiswas used to analyse the data deductively. The themes emerged were organised to answerthe research questions. The teachers needs in teaching English through effective interaction with children included teachers interest and self-confidence in usingEnglish as well as positive English dominant environment of the early childhood educationcentre. The teachers questioning and feedback skills were important to optimise childrensoral production during the interaction. The teachers sound English language knowledge was important especially in pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. In conclusion, itis important to understand the early childhood education teachers needs, skills andknowledge to ensure effective English interaction between the teachers and the children.The implications of this study highlight that early childhood education teachers need toattend continuous professional training on teaching English to children and thereshould be monitoring on the use of English as an effective interactional tool. |
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