Early childhood education educators\' competency: a qualitative study

Nurulhuda Md Hassan

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Type :	article
Subject :	L Education (General)
Main Author :	Nurulhuda Md Hassan
Additional Authors :	Mazlina Che Mustafa Zaharah Osman Hashimah Hussein Loy, Chee Luen Nor Mashitah Mohd Radzi Kaaminy Kanapathy Ramlee Ismail Nordin Mamat
Title :	Early childhood education educators\' competency: a qualitative study

Place of Production :	Tanjong Malim
Publisher :	Fakulti Pembangunan Manusia
Year of Publication :	2019
Corporate Name :	Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Abstract : Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Teacher competency is crucial in ensuring the quality of early childhood education (ECE). This qualitative study was conducted to explore the competency among ECE educators in Malaysia. Seven ECE experts, seven government officers, and 12 operators have been interviewed in this study. Data analysis produced five themes; four of them supported the literature review, namely knowledge, skills, experience, and personality, while one additional theme was related to creativity. All themes were found to be important in improving the competency of ECCE in Malaysia. Implications in light of these findings were discussed

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