Research on the Competency Model Construction of Childcare Teachers from the Perspective of Supply and Demand
There is a large demand for childcare of infants aged 0-3 in China,but there are problems with insufficient teaching staff and chaotic system in the construction of childcare teacher teams,and a competency standard for childcare teachers from the perspective of supply and demand has not yet been formed.Therefore,we conducted in-depth interviews with 10 practitioners of childcare services on the"supply side"and 10 parents of infants aged 0-3 years on the"demand side"through semi-structured interviews,as well as used the qualitative analysis software MAXQDA 20 to code and analyze the interview text.Finally,we construct a scientific and systematic competency model for childcare teachers through the comparison and integration analysis of interview data from both supply and demand sides.This model follows a logical struc-ture that goes deep from the outside to the inside,layer by layer,and integrates to form a three-dimensional competency model of individual character,values,professional knowledge and skills.It aims to provide a reference framework for the training and development of childcare teachers in China,thereby better promoting the professional development of childcare teachers and meeting the physical and mental development needs of 0-3 years old infants.
childcare teacherscompetencycomparison of supply and demandinterview