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Inservice Programs for Early Childhood Educators

“…The work context (Arends, Hersh, & Turner, 1978) of both groups is not dissimilar. Daily interaction with children occurs in settings characterized by density of stimuli and pressures of time.…”

A Teacher Development Approach to Bridging the Practice‐Research Gap

“…22 Arends et al have also spoken about the crowded nature of the teacher's day and the lack of 'sustained professional dialogue with its potential for energising one with new ideas, excitement and planning, and for reinforcement of known successes' (p. 199). 23 Dawson also highlights the paradox of teachers who work in intensely crowded and densely populated settings yet suffer a psychological sense of loneliness on the job. 10 Whether as a 'cause' or a 'consequence', Ross summarized the outcome thus:…”

Pervading Themes and Issues in the Management of Staff Development

“…Arends, Hersh and Turner (1978) found that a useful pattern was to meet frequently with teachers in their schools to identify staff development purposes and activities; proceed with the workshop, and follow up with schoolbased discussion of problems or observe classroom interaction and provide feedback.…”

“…Arends, Hersh and Turner (1978) and Mann (1978) recognise that the support and leadership of the head/principal is critical for change to take place:…”