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Area of Science:

  • Early childhood education
  • Educational psychology
  • Sociology of education

Background:

  • Race-related data are not routinely collected in Canadian kindergarten Early Development Instrument (EDI) data collection.
  • Collecting race-related data could inform support provisions for students and educators.
  • Understanding teacher perceptions is crucial for effective EDI implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore kindergarten teacher perceptions of assessing Early Development Instrument (EDI) items.
  • To examine how children's race, gender, and family status influence teacher assessments.
  • To understand the role of teacher positionality in educational assessments.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted four focus groups with kindergarten teachers and early childhood educators in Ontario, Canada.
  • Explored themes related to social identity, systemic biases, educator reflections, teacher-child-family relationships, and training.
  • Utilized qualitative data analysis to identify major themes.

Main Results:

  • Educator assessments are influenced by perceptions of their own and their students' social identities.
  • Identified themes include intersections of social identity, systemic biases, educator feelings, teacher-child-family relationships, and training needs.
  • Teacher positionality and preconceived expectations impact assessment processes.

Conclusions:

  • Educator assessment of the Early Development Instrument (EDI) can be influenced by their perceptions of social identity.
  • Addressing systemic biases and providing adequate training can mitigate potential assessment biases.
  • Further research into teacher training and administrative resources is recommended to enhance equitable assessment practices.