ERIC Number: EJ1381220
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
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Teachers' Perceived Impact of COVID-19 on Early Child Development in Urban China: Evidence from a National Survey Study
Zheng, Chuchu; Yu, Yongping; Hou, Yi; Lu, Juncen
Early Child Development and Care, v193 n4 p531-546 2023
This national survey study aimed to explore the teachers' perceived impact of COVID-19 on the development of preschoolers in urban China. 22,466 preschool teachers were randomly sampled from 11 provinces of urban China and surveyed online. First, descriptive statistics found that the teachers perceived the highest improvement in preschoolers' social skills and interpersonal relationships, whereas the least improvements in emotion and psychological health. Second, latent profile analysis generated three profiles: (1) Low Level; (2) Medium Level; and (3) High Level. Among the patterns of demographic factors, those in the profile with development stagnation or regression were most likely to be younger children in Western China public preschools. Finally, regression analyses indicated that parental involvement could significantly predict their children's developmental changes. The findings imply an increased focus on preschoolers' emotional and psychological health support. To cope with the crisis, family-preschool collaborations are needed.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Urban Areas, COVID-19, Pandemics, Teacher Attitudes, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, National Surveys, Preschool Children, Preschool Teachers, Interpersonal Competence, Skill Development, Mental Health, Public Schools, Geographic Regions, Family School Relationship, Parent Participation, Change
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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