How do preschool teachers perceive students’ development in difficult times? A photovoice study

Young children’s development is a crucial period determining their adult outcomes. Through adversities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, preschool teachers play an essential role in nurturing children’s development. This study has the objective to explore preschool teachers’ perceptions of their stud...

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Published in:Research in education (Manchester) 2024-05, Vol.118 (1), p.73-86
Main Authors: Kiling, Indra Y., Boeky, Daniela L. A., Rihi Tugu, Putri A., Bunga, Beatriks N., Andriana, Elga
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child development
Cooperation
COVID-19
Distance learning
Pandemics
Parent-child relations
Photography
Preschool children
Preschool teachers
Student attitudes
Teacher attitudes
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Summary:Young children’s development is a crucial period determining their adult outcomes. Through adversities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, preschool teachers play an essential role in nurturing children’s development. This study has the objective to explore preschool teachers’ perceptions of their students’ development throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. 12 Teachers living in West Timor, Indonesia, were involved in the photovoice process. The qualitative data analysis resulted in three overarching themes: cooperation between teachers and parents, alternative stimulations of child development, and uncomprehensive child development. More support on options and alternatives for facilitating young children’s remote learning is needed to maintain a stable and comprehensive development process in this pandemic.
ISSN:0034-5237
2050-4608
DOI:10.1177/00345237231160088