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Educational Practitioners on Professional Community and Sense of Community

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  • Popa Adela Elena

    (Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Department of Sociology and Social Work, 2-4 Lucian Blaga, 550169 Sibiu, Romania)

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The study aims to address two areas regarding preschool education: the participation of preschool practitioners in professional groups and communities and the views and understandings they hold on the ‘professional community’ concept. A survey was completed by teachers and specialists working with preschool children in all kindergartens of Sibiu (N=308) in July 2011. A quantitative and qualitative approach of the data was used, for processing a part of the survey’s items. Results show a high participation of practitioners in professional groups within their own institution, but less implication in national or international groups and communities. The respondents’ views on professional community show a basic understanding of it, as a place for interaction and communication in order to get support and advice when needed. Several practical implications are drawn after discussing the results.

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  • Popa Adela Elena, 2011. "Educational Practitioners on Professional Community and Sense of Community," Social Change Review, Sciendo, vol. 9(2), pages 157-174, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:socchr:v:9:y:2011:i:2:p:157-174:n:3
    DOI: 10.1515/scr-2016-0021
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