ERIC Number: EJ1473827
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-0966-9760
EISSN: EISSN-1469-8463
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The Impact of Teachers' Qualifications on Development Outcomes in Early Childhood: A Systematic Literature Review
International Journal of Early Years Education, v33 n2 p426-445 2025
Early childhood education (ECE) is vital for children's development, especially from birth to age five. Yet, there remains significant variation in teachers' qualifications across different settings and countries. While previous research suggests that teachers' qualifications may influence children's development outcomes in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings, the evidence is mixed and lacks systematic synthesis. This review examined the relationship between teachers' qualifications and development outcomes of children aged 0-5 years through a systematic analysis of recent empirical studies. Following PRISMA guidelines, 12 studies published between 2016-2023 were identified and analyzed. The findings suggest that some studies found positive associations between higher teachers' qualifications and children's cognitive, social-emotional, and academic outcomes, while others showed no significant relationship. The inconsistencies stem from varying definitions of teachers' qualifications, different measurement approaches, and the potential influence of mediating factors such as teacher-child interactions. This review emphasises the need for standardised methods to assess teachers' qualifications and development outcomes, as well as further research on how teachers' qualifications impact child development. This review offers a clear framework for understanding the link between qualifications and outcomes, lists assessment tools for early childhood development, and challenges simplistic assumptions about linear relationships.
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Teachers, Teacher Qualifications, Child Development, Child Care, Infants, Preschool Children, Cognitive Development, Social Development, Emotional Development, Outcomes of Education, Teacher Student Relationship
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1Department of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 2Department of Media and Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia