Open this publication in new window or tab >>2014 (English)In: Early Child Development and Care, ISSN 0300-4430, E-ISSN 1476-8275, ISSN 0300-4430, Vol. 184, no 1, p. 149-159Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
The purpose of this article is to analyse and discuss preschool teachers' views regarding competence within their profession in the context of home and preschool collaboration. The question addressed is as follows: In what situations do preschool teachers perceive that their competence becomes visible for parents? The results, based on interviews with 30 preschool teachers, show that preschool teachers work consciously to draw attention to specific competencies related to children's learning and development and the preschool curriculum. The ability to establish dialogue with parents and gain their trust is seen as particularly important for establishing and maintaining collaboration between preschool and the home. Furthermore, the participants recognise that parents seek their competence in daily matters concerning the child's well-being. The competencies that preschool teachers emphasise and those they believe parents ask for do not, therefore, always coincide. The results of this study can contribute to a better understanding of the prerequisites for preschool–home collaboration.
National Category
Pedagogy
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-24021 (URN)10.1080/03004430.2013.773992 (DOI)2-s2.0-84889242739 (Scopus ID)
Projects
Lärarkomptenes i förändring. En studie om lärarkompetens i förskolan.
Funder
Swedish Research Council
2013-12-262013-12-262020-10-05Bibliographically approved