Influence of the Physical Environment on Instruction Process and Behavior Management: Early Childhood Teachers’ Perceptions
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to describe the perceptions of early childhood teachers about the influence of physical environment on their instruction process and behavior management practices. Twenty-two female early childhood teachers participated in the study; eleven teachers from the public sector and eleven from private schools. A researcher-developed semi-structured interview protocol was used to collect data. After data analysis, 3 main themes were determined: (1) factors influencing classroom management, (2) physical environment and (3) the influence of physical environment on instruction and behavior management practices. The findings of the study show that there are some differences between private and public school teachers’ perceptions related to the factors influencing classroom management, the physical environment of their classrooms and effect of the physical environment on teachers’ instruction and behavior management practices.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
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Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
İkbal Şahin Sak
BULENT ECEVIT UNIVERSITY, EREĞLİ FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Türkiye
Ramazan Sak
YUZUNCU YIL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Türkiye
Nuran Tuncer
Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat Vocational High School
Türkiye
Publication Date
March 19, 2016
Submission Date
January 18, 2013
Acceptance Date
November 30, 2013
Published in Issue
Year 2013 Volume: 2 Number: 4