Final Version May 5 07

Appendix F:
Interview Protocol: Final Interview
The Image of the Teacher
Time of Interview:
Date:
Place:
Interviewer:
Interviewee:
Current Practice:
1. Describe the traditional approach to curriculum. What are its benefits and what
are its limitations?
2. What would you be doing if you weren’t working with an emergent curriculum at
this time?
3. How do you inform parents and others about your practice, i.e. implementation of
an emergent curriculum?
4. In your opinion, what are the differences between an ECE teacher and a
kindergarten teacher in the school system?
5. Are there any specific theories that influence your work?
6. What does an ECE need to know before starting an emergent curriculum?
Challenges:
1. In your practice are you faced with the challenge of support, i.e. from co-workers,
parents, supervisors or others?
2. Is behaviour guidance a challenge for you in your current practice? If it is do you
have any ideas about why? If it isn’t do you have any ideas about why not?
3. Is integrating academics a challenge for you in your current practice?
Involvement in Research:
1. Tell me about the experience of the interviews, classroom visit and focus groups.
2. Has it changed you in any way?
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