International Journal of Elementary Education

Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2019

  • Resisting Neoliberalism: Professionalisation of Early Childhood Education and Care

    Mary Moloney, Margaret Sims, Antje Rothe, Cynthia Buettner, Lisa Sonter, Manjula Waniganayake, María-José Opazo, Pamela Calder, Sarah Girlich

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2019
    Pages: 1-10
    Received: Dec. 20, 2018
    Accepted: Jan. 29, 2019
    Published: Feb. 25, 2019
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    Abstract: Despite the relevance of early childhood services to children, families and nation states, the sector is largely undervalued and under resourced and, is not recognised as an established profession. Using collaborative auto ethnography, researchers from six different countries (Australia, Chile, England, Germany, Ireland and the United States) all m... Show More
  • Teachers-as-Action Researchers in Reflective Teaching Approach: Intervening for Preschool Children’s Social Emotional Competences in Molo Sub-County, Kenya

    Kingaru Thumbi, Jane Ciumwari Gatumu, Evanson Muriuki Muriithi

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2019
    Pages: 11-17
    Received: Jan. 24, 2019
    Accepted: Mar. 17, 2019
    Published: Apr. 09, 2019
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    Abstract: This study examined teachers-as-action researchers in reflective teaching approach on preschool children’s social emotional competences (SECs) in Molo Sub-County in Kenya from 71 preschool children and 4 teachers. Methodologies used were; quasi-experimental design with pretest postest model, a training module for preschool teachers, Devereux Studen... Show More
  • Problem-Solving Among English Language Learners: A Cognitive Linguistic Approach

    Rod Case, Gwendolyn Williams, Peter Cobin

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2019
    Pages: 18-25
    Received: Dec. 21, 2018
    Accepted: Feb. 12, 2019
    Published: May 07, 2019
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    Abstract: New mathematics standards ask teachers to strengthen mathematics instruction while still building upon communication skills. In today's classroom, this is complicated by the growing number of English language learners (ELLs) across the country who because they are still learning English struggle with the language of mathematics. Researchers who hav... Show More
  • Making Sense of Basic Education Statistics in Tanzania: Emerging Issues and Implications for Future Practice

    Placidius Ndibalema

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2019
    Pages: 26-37
    Received: Jan. 31, 2019
    Accepted: Mar. 20, 2019
    Published: May 07, 2019
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    Abstract: This paper contains reflections on the basic education statistics in Tanzania with a view to highlighting the emerging issues by making sense of data. The paper adopts document review analysis methodological procedures to reflect on the data and examine key factors that constrain the provision of basic education in Tanzania. The paper further revea... Show More