Date of Award
1-1-1998
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Master of Education
School
School of Education
Faculty
Faculty of Community Services, Education and Social Sciences
First Supervisor
Dr Lorraine Corrie
Abstract
This study explores teacher's knowledge and practice of empowering young children as learners. Empowerment is a complex and multifaceted construct, and a recurring theme in early childhood literature. This study took place in four early childhood settings in Australia and the United Kingdom. The research was conducted using qualitative methodology, primarily with the use of video-taped observations and stimulated-recall teacher interviews. Findings indicate that the teachers enacted their knowledge and practice of empowerment. However, empowerment was interpreted differently by each teacher. The current study found links existed between teachers' knowledge and practice and their pedogogic orientation.
Recommended Citation
Moore, L. (1998). Teachers' knowledge and practice of empowering young children in four early childhood settings in Australia and the United Kingdom. Edith Cowan University. Retrieved from https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/989