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Professionals as collaborative mentors in early childhood family education
Liu, Sylvia1; Reynolds, Barry Lee1,2; Van Ha, Xuan3; Ding, Chen1
2021-10-01
Source PublicationSustainability
ISSN2071-1050
Volume13Issue:10644Pages:1-13
Abstract

Early childhood education (ECE) in China has become complex and multi-dimensional. Chinese parents/caregivers are actively involved in ECE. This qualitative study provides insights into how three ECE-related professionals, namely, a family education professional, an ECE enrichment teacher, and a founder/administrator of an ECE centre, worked collaboratively in a transdisciplinary early childhood family education (ECFE) program in a northern city of China. Qualitative data was collected via three rounds of interviews with each of the three ECE professionals and several sources of documents. The findings are generally in line with existing literature regarding the factors that influence effective transdisciplinary collaboration among ECFE team members. The ECE professionals claimed the program was a success was due to their willingness to become ergonomists, daily collaborative practice with team members, interaction with both the caregivers and their children, and non-judgmental sharing among colleagues. These positive outcomes occurred due to the continued support and instruction from other ECFE team members, especially when applying approaches outside one’s respective fields. The findings illuminate several insights relating to ECFE and offer several implications regarding hands-on practices for effective ECFE.

KeywordEarly Childhood Education Early Childhood Family Education Caregiver Transdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Professionals Parents
DOI10.3390/su131910644
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Indexed BySSCI
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaScience & Technology - Other Topics ; Environmental Sciences & Ecology
WOS SubjectGreen & Sustainable Science & Technology ; Environmental Sciences ; Environmental Studies
WOS IDWOS:000709758500001
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85115885810
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionFaculty of Education
INSTITUTE OF COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION
Corresponding AuthorReynolds, Barry Lee
Affiliation1.Faculty of Education, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China
2.Centre for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, China
3.Department of Foreign Languages, Ha Tinh University, Ha Tinh, VN 45000, Vietnam
First Author AffilicationFaculty of Education
Corresponding Author AffilicationFaculty of Education;  University of Macau
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Liu, Sylvia,Reynolds, Barry Lee,Van Ha, Xuan,et al. Professionals as collaborative mentors in early childhood family education[J]. Sustainability, 2021, 13(10644), 1-13.
APA Liu, Sylvia., Reynolds, Barry Lee., Van Ha, Xuan., & Ding, Chen (2021). Professionals as collaborative mentors in early childhood family education. Sustainability, 13(10644), 1-13.
MLA Liu, Sylvia,et al."Professionals as collaborative mentors in early childhood family education".Sustainability 13.10644(2021):1-13.
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