Teacher Well-Being in Inclusive Early Childhood Settings: Preliminary Findings and Future Directions

• In Event: Marriott Roundtable Session 26
  In Roundtable Session: Early Childhood Teacher Well-Being

Abstract

While the impact of early responsive parental caregiving on children’s outcomes is well-established, the impact of preschool teachers’ responsive care is just emerging. The purpose of this paper is to present preliminary findings from an online survey of teacher well-being in inclusive preschool settings. The survey includes validated measures of depression, stress, happiness, and job satisfaction and will be conducted in Fall 2019. The dissemination of findings with organizational leaders and higher education faculty is discussed, along with recommendations to identify directions for collaborative research, practice, and preparation.

Author

• Sarika S. Gupta, Bank Street College of Education