Implications of the Creative Curriculum from the Perspectives of Educators in Qatar University Early Childhood Center

Autor: Fatima Yousuf Al-Maadadi
Jazyk: Arabic<br />English
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: مجلة العلوم التربوية, Vol 23, Iss 23 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2706-6711
2706-672X
DOI: 10.29117/jes.2023.0147
Popis: To better understand the effectiveness of any implemented early childhood curriculum, it is vital to pay attention to the experiences of early childhood educators who practiced that curriculum. The purpose of this research is to investigate early childhood educators' experiences with the Creative Curriculum that has been implemented at the Early Childhood Center of Qatar University since 2015. In this phenomenological research, the methodology includes: (a) in-depth phenomenologically based interviews, (b) follow-up online interviews, and (c) a focus group meeting with the teachers. Eight early childhood educators with a wide range of experiences presented their own experiences with the Creative Curriculum. The findings revealed that by implementing the Creative Curriculum, teachers were encouraged to integrate all aspects of the Curriculum. Teachers were inspired to pay close attention to their children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development and to respond appropriately. This research provides insights and future implications about this specific curriculum in the early childhood field.
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