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Impact of the Education Level of Voluntary Prekindergarten Teachers upon Kindergarten Student Readiness Rates
| Title: | Impact of the Education Level of Voluntary Prekindergarten Teachers upon Kindergarten Student Readiness Rates. |
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| Name(s): |
Wright, Teresa, Author Murray, Barbara, Committee Chair Murray, Kenneth, Committee Member Doherty, Walter, Committee Member Williams-Fjeldhe, Karri, Committee Member University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2012 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | This study addressed the problem of insufficient information concerning the impact of variability in requirements and credentials for Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) teachers statewide on VPK program quality. This study examined the variance in the professional credentials of VPK lead instructors in Florida school districts and whether or not this variability makes a significant difference in program quality as measured by VPK Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rates.Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) statistical tests were conducted, as appropriate, for each of four research questions. Research findings indicated there was no statistically significant difference in the mean VPK Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rates based on the professional credentials for VPK lead instructors when controlling for the socio-economic status of the children enrolled at each site.Recommendations were made for future research to replicate the study using a different indicator of program quality, perhaps a measure of student progress throughout the school year. Also, the first groups of students to participate in Florida's voluntary prekindergarten (VPK) program are now enrolled in upper elementary grades making a longitudinal study both feasible and worthwhile in evaluating the effectiveness of a large-scale preschool program. The researcher further recommended that the idea of improving the qualifications of the prekindergarten workforce must persist, supported by continued research and adequate funding. | |
| Identifier: | CFE0004619 (IID), ucf:49928 (fedora) | |
| Note(s): |
2012-12-01 Ed.D. Education, Teaching, Learning and Leadership Doctoral This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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| Subject(s): | prekindergarten teacher preparation -- Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten program -- readiness rates -- preschool teacher credentials -- preschool teacher education level -- universal prekindergarten | |
| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0004619 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public 2012-12-15 | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
