Aliu-Gashi, Mevlude and Iliev, Dean (2024) Pedagogical Skills of Educators Working with Children Aged 3-6. Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, 22 (2). pp. 20486-20498. ISSN E-ISSN: 2221-7630; P-ISSN: 1727-4915
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The pedagogical skills of educators working with children encompass the ability to effectively manage educational activities, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of learning outcomes. Deficiencies in these skills can hinder the holistic development of children. This study employs a qualitative approach to identify and analyze the pedagogical skills of educators in planning educational activities, implementing them, and evaluating the learning achievements of children aged 3-6 years. The sample consists of 10 kindergarten educators. The selection of the sample is intentional. The research was conducted using observation instruments and semi-structured interviews. The analysis of the observation and interview data was carried out through thematic analysis.
The research results from the observations indicate that educators demonstrate a limited approach to planning based on observation, documentation, and evaluation of children. They present their work planning as a positive approach based on inclusivity and adaptation of content to the age group, aiming to achieve the outcomes of the Curriculum and the Standards indicators.
The findings also indicate that educators are competent in preparing indoor environments and utilizing materials such as paper, glue, crayons, and scissors. However, significant gaps were observed in the use of outdoor environments and the incorporation of recyclable and natural materials. Children’s progress is evaluated every two years using checklists with summary descriptions. Challenges in evaluating children's achievements stem from the absence of a clear system and the need for additional professional development in assessment practices.
This study highlights the need to enhance educators' pedagogical skills to improve the quality of early childhood education.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Social Sciences > Educational sciences Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Social Sciences > Psychology |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Education |
| Depositing User: | Prof. d-r Dean Iliev |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Feb 2025 06:59 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Feb 2025 06:59 |
| URI: | https://eprints.uklo.edu.mk/id/eprint/10557 |
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