FACILITATING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF PRESCHOOLS: A SYSTEM THINKING TRAINING PROJECT IN TAIWAN

IF 0.8 Q3 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Problems of Education in the 21st Century Pub Date : 2023-10-25 DOI:10.33225/pec/23.81.598

Ching-Ching Cheng, Kuo-Hung Huang, Yi-Kai Lin

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Abstract

This study aims to assist preschools in achieving sustainable development by providing system thinking training for teachers and administrators. By promoting system thinking and PDCA, training helps preschool staff and teachers construct their knowledge and culture for organizational growth and effective operation. The research procedure encompasses stages of preparation, knowledge diffusion, knowledge adaptation, and establishing support networks. A total of 744 training participants engage in case studies, discussions, and self-evaluation activities to enhance their understanding and application of the PDCA framework. Quantitative and qualitative methods are used to collect the research participants' perceptions and intentions on this training. Research data is collected using 5-point Likert questionnaires, supplemented with open-ended questions to gather participants' perceptions and suggestions. In addition, qualitative data is obtained through onsite observation, focus groups, and individual interviews. The research results indicate that participants in the training program positively perceive the training activities. Also, those with administrative roles and from non-profit preschools exhibit higher interest and motivation for training, reflecting the need for sustainability knowledge in changing environments. Keywords: sustainable development, system thinking, PDCA, preschool teacher, early childhood education

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促进幼儿园可持续发展:台湾地区系统思维训练项目

本研究旨在通过对幼儿园教师和管理人员的系统思维训练，帮助幼儿园实现可持续发展。培训通过促进系统思维和PDCA，帮助幼儿教职员工和教师构建知识和文化，促进组织成长和有效运作。研究过程包括准备阶段、知识扩散阶段、知识适应阶段和建立支持网络阶段。共有744名学员参与个案研究、讨论和自我评估活动，以加深他们对PDCA架构的理解和应用。本研究采用定量与定性相结合的方法，收集研究对象对本次培训的认知与意向。研究数据是用李克特五点问卷收集的，辅以开放式问题来收集参与者的看法和建议。此外，通过现场观察、焦点小组和个人访谈获得定性数据。研究结果表明，培训项目的参与者对培训活动有积极的感知。此外，那些担任行政职务和来自非营利性幼儿园的人对培训表现出更高的兴趣和动机，反映出在不断变化的环境中需要可持续性知识。关键词:可持续发展，系统思维，PDCA，幼儿教师，幼儿教育

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期刊介绍： Problems of Education in the 21st Century is an international, periodical scientific journal publishing original research across the whole of education. The journal''s Editorial Board and staff are committed to building PEC into the leading scientific journal in its field by publishing articles of outstanding scientific quality that merit the attention and interest of the whole educational community.