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Science Talk from the Start of School: The Implementation of a Formative Observation Tool to Support Professional Learning
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Amelia Wenk Gotwals; Tanya S. Wright; Arianna Pikus; Blythe E. Anderson; Lisa Domke – Elementary School Journal, 2025
Teaching that supports children in scientific sensemaking emphasizes discourse that prioritizes children's ideas and supports children in engaging in disciplinary practices. However, supporting science talk requires skillful instruction, and without support, teachers may find it challenging to engage our youngest students in rich discussions. In…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers, Kindergarten, Grade 1
Does Support for Professional Development in Early Childhood and Care Settings Matter? A Study in Four Countries
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Joana Cadima; Tiago Ferreira; Carolina Guedes; Diana Alves; Catarina Grande; Teresa Leal; Filipe Piedade; Ana Lemos; Andri Agathokleous; Vicky Charalambous; Charalambos Vrasidas; Demos Michael; Manuela Ciucurel; Georgeta Chirlesan; Bogdan Marinescu; Delia Duminica; Anastasia Vatou; Maria Tsitiridou-Evangelou; Evridiki Zachopoulou; Vasilis Grammatikopoulos – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2025
Professional Development (PD) can be a powerful lever for improving the quality of teacher-child interactions in early childhood education and care (ECEC) and teachers' feelings of support and competence. However, there is a dearth of studies examining different formats of PD and their links with workplace features. The present study aims to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Professional Development, Preschool Education, Preschool Teachers