The nature of autonomy as understood by teachers of 4-6 year olds during play-based activity hour in low fee private schools

Jagani, Jayana (2020) The nature of autonomy as understood by teachers of 4-6 year olds during play-based activity hour in low fee private schools. Students’ Journal of Education and Development (6). pp. 3-22.

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Abstract

Nurturing autonomy or agency in children has been viewed as fundamental on-going process for a child’s growth. This study tries to understand what autonomy means to teachers of Early Childhood Care and Education schools during play-based activity hours. To what extent teachers’ beliefs are translated into classroom practices which result in governing the children’s choice, control and movement. A sample of 10 teachers from two low-fee private schools reveals that although autonomy is seen as a significant factor, the degree of autonomy shifts as per the teachers’ discretion. Effective classroom management techniques, discipline and learning outcome take precedence due to which autonomy suffers.

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Jagani, Jayana

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