Do Preschool Teachers' Education Affect their Classroom Practices and Career Paths?

Nair, Subadrah Madhawa; Hanafi, Zahyah; Yassin, Sopia Md

doi:10.18488/journal.61.2017.56.88.94

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“…Based on the findings, the research can conclude that most private pre-school teachers in Pahang are not fully confident in their personal English knowledge. The research suggests positive correlation between teachers' confidence in their personal English abilities and their academic qualification and is supported by Nair, Hanafi and Yassin (2017)where "pre-school teachers with higher educational qualifications had significantly better classroom practices as compared to teachers with lower educational qualifications" (p. 93). In some cases, years of teaching experience could overcome the lack of confidence in teachers even though there is interference from academic qualification of the teachers.…”

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Pre-school Teachers’ Beliefs towards Their Abilities of Teaching English to Pre-schoolers in Pahang, Malaysia

Rosli

Radzuan

2020

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Recent studies have revealed that English has become a global language that is commonly used, particularly in the education sector, for various purposes. In the education sector, teachers serve as the most important role model in improving learners’ English language competency. Evidently, at the age of 4 to 6 years old, preschoolers are proven to be able to learn a second language sufficiently hence it is critical for pre-school teachers to be able to teach English to the children at this stage precisely. English, however, is not set to become one of the major requirements for pre-school teachers, especially in Pahang, Malaysia. Due to this, the beliefs of the pre-school teachers initiate a critical indicator in deciding if, given the circumstances, pre-school children can receive adequate English inputs and exposure at their age. The aim of this study is to identify the beliefs of pre-school teachers in their ability of teaching English to preschoolers in Pahang, Malaysia. In the study, 60 pre-school teachers in Pahang were given a set of questionnaires consisting of 14 items and all 60 were returned. In the pilot study, the questionnaire showed a 0.9 Cronbach alpha value indicating a high reliability point. The findings of this study suggest a much more positive view of teachers’ beliefs in pre-school English teachings. This can become a stimulus for the growth of English proficiency among Malaysian children and consequently improve the standard of English in Malaysia in the future.

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Pre-school Teachers’ Beliefs towards Their Abilities of Teaching English to Pre-schoolers in Pahang, Malaysia

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Radzuan

2020

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“…Senario sebegini mungkin disebabkan graduan prasekolah tidak berminat menceburi industri ini sebaliknya bekerja di sektor lain. Memiliki kelayakan akademik yang lebih tinggi tidak menjamin dapat meningkatkan penguasaan pembelajaran kanak-kanak (McDonald Connors, Son, Hindman & Morrison, 2005), walaupun demikian kajian dalam konteks tempatan melaporkan bahawa guru-guru yang lebih berkelayakan didapati menunjukkan amalan baik dalam pengajaran serta mempunyai laluan kerjaya yang lebih meluas (Nair, Hanafi & Yassin, 2017). Polisi kementerian mewajibkan guru prasekolah memiliki kelayakan diploma perlu diteliti kerana ia turut memberi ruang kepada kalangan guru berkenaan untuk bertukar kerjaya selepas memiliki diploma berkenaan (Ryan & Ackerman, 2005).…”

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Financial Management of Private Preschool

Chear

2020

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Early childhood services and education industry have grown steadily with a wide range of local and international franchise brands. This raises questions about the ability of private kindergartens and nurseries to compete in the market. The objective of this study is to analyze the basic aspects of the financial management of this institution and its ability to be viable and competitive. Data is obtained through questionnaires that are distributed to selected entrepreneurs and managers in the state of Selangor. Feedback from 52 institutions found that a large number of institutions have a sufficient number of children. Teachers are qualified but paid salaries on a low scale. Student management assistant is not provided due to small and varied size of classes. More kindergartens are in high-income categories compared to nurseries, but both institutional spendings are in lower categories. The registration fee varies between institutions but the kindergarten charges an additional fee at a higher rate compared to nurseries. There are preferential differences in operating expenses incurred between kindergartens and nurseries. Some recommendations to reduce the financial burden of private pre-school operators are discussed at the end of this article.

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Managing Early Childhood Care And Education: A Comparison of Government and Private Childcare Centres in Malaysia

Hamid¹,

Awang²,

Shokory³

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Qualified and competent educators in early childhood centres will help to produce better quality early childhood care and education. The Malaysian government places a strong emphasis in this area for both government and private childcare centres This paper aims to understand and compare the workforce and management of early childhood care and education centres in Malaysia. A quantitative research was conducted for this study. A sample of 3,519 respondents consisting of operators, supervisors, principals, childcare providers and teachers were involved in this study using a purposive proportionate random sampling. The sample was stratified by zone i.e. northern, southern, central, east coast and west coast of peninsular Malaysia as well as East-Malaysia. The findings of the study indicated that the workforce in the government childcare centre had more staff with educational and professional qualification as well as experience. The study also found significant differences in the management of the private and government centres. This present study would benefit policymakers and the relevant authorities related to early childhood education by allowing an insight into the workforce and practices in the government and private ECCE in Malaysia.

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Do Preschool Teachers' Education Affect their Classroom Practices and Career Paths?

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Pre-school Teachers’ Beliefs towards Their Abilities of Teaching English to Pre-schoolers in Pahang, Malaysia

Pre-school Teachers’ Beliefs towards Their Abilities of Teaching English to Pre-schoolers in Pahang, Malaysia

Financial Management of Private Preschool

Managing Early Childhood Care And Education: A Comparison of Government and Private Childcare Centres in Malaysia

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