The changes in South Korean early childhood teachers’ awareness found in the experience of practicing waldorf education

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"The purpose of this study was to determine what changes the experience of practicing Waldorf education brought about in awareness among early childhood teachers in South Korea. Over 100 years have passed since early childhood education started in South Korea. Lots of overseas early childhood ideas have been introduced into South Korea, with Waldorf education relatively recently introduced. Waldorf early childhood education has made rapid, quantitative growth and teachers have participated enthusiastically in its development in South Korea for about 20 years since its principles and methods were introduced. This study made and analyzed interviews with four early childhood teachers practicing Waldorf education. They saw their awareness changed through such themes as ‘early childhood teachers as theoretical and practical mediators,' ‘early childhood teachers as models based on repetitive rhythmic life,' ‘teachers’ expertise as the basic premise for parents’ positive-active cooperation,' and ‘chances for reflection on true early childhood teachers'. © The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology.

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