Author(s)

Na Wang, Fei Rong

Corresponding Author

Na Wang

Abstract

This study deeply discusses the influence of preschool teachers' teaching community on professional development. Through empirical research, this paper reveals the key role of this community in promoting the growth of preschool teachers. Questionnaire survey, in-depth interview and observation were used to ensure the comprehensiveness and accuracy of the data. The questionnaire survey covered teachers in many kindergartens and collected their knowledge, attitude and participation in the teaching community. In-depth interviews selected representative teachers to gain an in-depth understanding of their teaching community experience. Participation in observation directly observed the activity organization of the teaching community and the participation of teachers. The research results show that teaching community plays a significant role in improving teachers' teaching skills, updating professional knowledge, improving educational attitude, enhancing professional identity and broadening educational horizons. Most teachers have a positive evaluation of the community and regard it as an important platform for professional growth. Through in-depth interviews and observation, the positive role of teaching community in promoting teachers' professional development is further confirmed.

Keywords

Kindergarten teachers' teaching community; Teachers' professional development; Improving teaching skills; Professional self identity