Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
2011
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Human Development, Consumer and Family Sciences
Abstract
The purpose of participating in a self-study teacher research project was to explore my image of the child in relation to my current teaching practice. I sought answers to important questions that I held about my teaching practice and beliefs. In order to answer these questions I reflected on my views through writing a personal narrative, observing my classroom, participating in informal interviews, and reflecting on my teaching through daily journaling. My self-study took place in my classroom of four- and five-year-old preschoolers at First Lutheran Preschool, where I teach two days a week for four hours a day on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. I reflected on my image of the child and how I have come to view children and their capabilities. I continually reflected on what type of teacher I am, what type of teacher I wanted to become, and examined the consistencies between how I teach and my image of a child.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Bartels, Kamara L Preschool teaching -- South Dakota -- Brookings Education, Preschool -- Philosophy Reggio Emilia approach (Early childhood education)
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
66
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Bartels, Kamara L., "Understanding My Image of the Child : My Journey as a Preschool Teacher" (2011). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 561.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/561