Investigation of Human Resources and Educational Environment of Preschool Centers

Document Type : Quantitative Research Paper

Authors

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz,,Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz, ,Iran.

3 Master of Educational Research, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.

https://doi.org/10.34785/J010.1398.760

Abstract

Abstract
The main purpose of the study was to evaluate the staffing and educational environment of preschool centers. The research method was quantitative and descriptive-survey. Questionnaire and checklist made by researcher were used for data collection. To check the face and content validity of the research tool, a questionnaire and checklist were provided to the professors (guides and consultants) as well as to several instructors and specialists and after completing the corrections and eliminating overlapping items, The sample was run. Its reliability was calculated after Cronbach's alpha for the Human Resources Questionnaire (0.96) and the Checklist (0.75). The statistical population of this study consisted of all 193 centers of preschools in Ahwaz city and 180 teachers were selected through stratified random sampling method and 176 centers for preschool centers. The results showed that the competencies of the coaches were at a good level. Demonstrated in educational, artistic, child development and managerial, managerial, child health, social, ethical, behavioral, intellectual, communication and environmental culture competencies but in technology and professional development competencies. Not desirable. The desirability of educational qualifications, professional development in non-government schools was higher than that of government, and the desirability of technological competencies in public schools was better than non-government. Analyzes showed the most desirable space and educational equipment related to "places to store children, adequate light and air, safety equipment, fire extinguishers and aids, class floors, equipped with public health facilities, and Personal hygiene, children s desks and chairs, and wardrobes or shelves for activity supplies and folders, equipped with educational boards, audio, video, religious supplies, picture boards, and educational supplies. Minimum space requirements and training equipment related to standard building space, hall for group games in cold seasons, suitability for design Children, Good quality of space, Learning in non-classroom space, Outdoor activities for sports, Gardening, Animal care, Children play, Use of bright and washable colors in wall painting, Class fit With the number of children, the equipment needed to develop mental and physical skills.
Abstract
The main purpose of the study was to evaluate the staffing and educational environment of preschool centers. The research method was quantitative and descriptive-survey. Questionnaire and checklist made by researcher were used for data collection. To check the face and content validity of the research tool, a questionnaire and checklist were provided to the professors (guides and consultants) as well as to several instructors and specialists and after completing the corrections and eliminating overlapping items, The sample was run. Its reliability was calculated after Cronbach's alpha for the Human Resources Questionnaire (0.96) and the Checklist (0.75). The statistical population of this study consisted of all 193 centers of preschools in Ahwaz city and 180 teachers were selected through stratified random sampling method and 176 centers for preschool centers. The results showed that the competencies of the coaches were at a good level. Demonstrated in educational, artistic, child development and managerial, managerial, child health, social, ethical, behavioral, intellectual, communication and environmental culture competencies but in technology and professional development competencies. Not desirable. The desirability of educational qualifications, professional development in non-government schools was higher than that of government, and the desirability of technological competencies in public schools was better than non-government. Analyzes showed the most desirable space and educational equipment related to "places to store children, adequate light and air, safety equipment, fire extinguishers and aids, class floors, equipped with public health facilities, and Personal hygiene, childrens desks and chairs, and wardrobes or shelves for activity supplies and folders, equipped with educational boards, audio, video, religious supplies, picture boards, and educational supplies. Minimum space requirements and training equipment related to standard building space, hall for group games in cold seasons, suitability for design Children, Good quality of space, Learning in non-classroom space, Outdoor activities for sports, Gardening, Animal care, Children play, Use of bright and washable colors in wall painting, Class fit With the number of children, the equipment needed to develop mental and physical skills.
Abstract
The main purpose of the study was to evaluate the staffing and educational environment of preschool centers. The research method was quantitative and descriptive-survey. Questionnaire and checklist made by researcher were used for data collection. To check the face and content validity of the research tool, a questionnaire and checklist were provided to the professors (guides and consultants) as well as to several instructors and specialists and after completing the corrections and eliminating overlapping items, The sample was run. Its reliability was calculated after Cronbach's alpha for the Human Resources Questionnaire (0.96) and the Checklist (0.75). The statistical population of this study consisted of all 193 centers of preschools in Ahwaz city and 180 teachers were selected through stratified random sampling method and 176 centers for preschool centers. The results showed that the competencies of the coaches were at a good level. Demonstrated in educational, artistic, child development and managerial, managerial, child health, social, ethical, behavioral, intellectual, communication and environmental culture competencies but in technology and professional development competencies. Not desirable. The desirability of educational qualifications, professional development in non-government schools was higher than that of government, and the desirability of technological competencies in public schools was better than non-government. Analyzes showed the most desirable space and educational equipment related to "places to store children, adequate light and air, safety equipment, fire extinguishers and aids, class floors, equipped with public health facilities, and Personal hygiene, childrens desks and chairs, and wardrobes or shelves for activity supplies and folders, equipped with educational boards, audio, video, religious supplies, picture boards, and educational supplies. Minimum space requirements and training equipment related to standard building space, hall for group games in cold seasons, suitability for design Children, Good quality of space, Learning in non-classroom space, Outdoor activities for sports, Gardening, Animal care, Children play, Use of bright and washable colors in wall painting, Class fit With the number of children, the equipment needed to develop mental and physical skills. Animal care, Children play, Use of bright and washable colors in wall painting, Class fit With the number of children, the equipment needed to develop mental and physical skills.
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