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ERIC Number: EJ1438500
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 16
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1040-9289
EISSN: EISSN-1556-6935
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Exploring Chinese Early Childhood Teachers' Mathematical Belief Profiles and Associated Teacher Characteristics
Jie Zhu; Wu-Ying Hsieh; Pui-Sze Yeung
Early Education and Development, v35 n7 p1554-1569 2024
Research Findings: This study explored the mathematical belief profiles of Chinese early childhood teachers and examined the associations with teacher characteristics. A total of 391 teachers completed the "Early Childhood Teacher Mathematical Belief Scale," of which 36 teachers were interviewed to provide further information. The latent profile analysis identified three distinct mathematical belief profiles: (1) Constructivist profile, (2) Mixed high constructivist and traditional profile, and (3) Mixed low constructivist and traditional profile. Teachers with "bianzhi," more than 15 years of teaching experience, and having received professional development in early math were more likely to adopt a Constructivist profile. Practice or Policy: The results showed there are intra-cultural variations in Chinese teachers' beliefs about early math teaching and learning. This study highlights the need for early childhood teacher educators and policymakers to consider how to help teachers find an appropriate balance between western pedagogies and Chinese traditions.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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