Training early childhood teachers for sustainability
Towards a ‘learning experience of a different kind’
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12525815 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Şebnem Feriver (0000-0002-4588-2196, Middle East Technical University, corresponding author), Gaye Teksöz (0000-0001-6287-991X, Middle East Technical University), Refika Olgan (0000-0003-1953-7484, Middle East Technical University), Alan Reid (0000-0002-1917-6749, Monash University) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 717-746 |
| Publication date | 2015-04-20 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Environmental Education Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1350-4622 • E-ISSN: 1469-5871 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13504622.2015.1027883 |
| OpenAlex | W2060224851 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 40 |
In this study, we discuss findings from a small-scale project evaluating an in-service teacher training programme focused on ‘perspective transformation’ in early childhood education and education for sustainability (EfS). A bespoke professional development programme was developed for Turkish early childhood teachers, based on a variety of Mezirowian-inspired adult education activities. Data were gathered using a mixed method research design, from 24 early childhood educators, through learning diaries, a Learning Activities Survey and follow-up interviews. Initial findings illustrate the range of transformations possible in the teachers’ perspectives during and after the training workshops. Influential factors in facilitating perspective transformation are shown to be the content, structure and sequencing of the training, and peer support. We conclude that transformative learning techniques offer a viable framework for engaging practicing early childhood teachers with EfS and also discuss implications for teacher preparation in both areas
Bespoke · Developmental psychology · Early childhood · Early childhood education · Environmental education · Faculty Development · Pedagogy · Perspective (graphical · Political science · Professional development · Sustainability · Teacher education · Transformative learning · Turkish · Variety (cybernetics · Adult and Continuing Education Topics · Critical and Liberation Pedagogy · Environmental Education and Sustainability · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0.89 |
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| Citation span | 2017 - 2026 (10) |
| Highly cited | No |