The Effectiveness of Authentic Warmth Model in the Pre-School Education in Public Schools of a District: Basis for Strengthened Teacher Training Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

"In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But, in practice, there is." Historically, there has been an unspoken belief pervading the childcare profession that looking after children is mainly a matter of common sense. In England, most foster teachers do not undergo formal training and it is only since 2011 that residential childcare workers have been required to complete a National Vocational Qualification, caring for children and Young People, where the focus is mainly ion issues like child and equal opportunities. Teachers must have appropriate skills to understand and support personal qualities like sensitivity, empathy and a sense of humor that allows teachers to laugh with children.

METHODS

The study will make use of descriptive-correlational research design. Descriptive research is used to answer descriptive research questions: What, How and Why is something happening? Simple descriptive research design gathers data in order to explain and describe. The correlational design describes the statistical association betweentwo or more variables. A correlational study determines whether two variables are correlated. This means to study whether an increase or decrease in one variable corresponds to an increase or decrease in the other variable. Correlational studies are a type of research often used as a preliminary way to gather information about a topic or in situations where performing an experiment is not possible. Another important thing is that while correlational research can reveal if a relationship exists between variables, this kind of research cannot prove that changes to one variable lead to changes to another variable.

RESULTS

In relation to the study, the researcher proudly recommends the adaptation of the Authentic Warmth Model as part of the teaching strategies and as components in the training program. The three dimensions should be highlighted and reinforced in the training program. In line with this, the researcher suggests several points which have spring from the study. Teachers should be trained to adapt the model and focus on child outcomes, childcare, their beliefs, approaches, and competencies to be developed in order to improve the delivery of authentic warmth and caring for the pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

The findings imply that the years of the teachers spent in service and the position they possess may clearly affect the kind of assessment and implementation of the Authentic Warmth Model to the students in their teaching.