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Educational Practitioners on Professional Community and Sense of Community
Adela Elena Popasubject
Medical educationprofessional communitymedia_common.quotation_subjectSense of communityprofessional groupProfessional studiesHM401-1281Professional learning communityInstitutionSociology (General)preschool educationsense of communityPsychologyPreschool educationPractical implicationsProfessional groupmedia_commonProfessional communitydescription
Abstract The study aims to address two areas regarding preschool education: the participation of preschool practitioners in professional groups and communities and the views and understandings they hold on the ‘professional community’ concept. A survey was completed by teachers and specialists working with preschool children in all kindergartens of Sibiu (N=308) in July 2011. A quantitative and qualitative approach of the data was used, for processing a part of the survey’s items. Results show a high participation of practitioners in professional groups within their own institution, but less implication in national or international groups and communities. The respondents’ views on professional community show a basic understanding of it, as a place for interaction and communication in order to get support and advice when needed. Several practical implications are drawn after discussing the results.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12-01 |