Knowledge Mapping of Early Childhood Teacher Research - A Visual Analysis Using Citespace

Authors

  • Shen Lijuana , Loy Chee Luenb , Hamsa Hameed Ahmeedc

Abstract

To clarify the research trends in the field of early childhood teachers,Using Citespace, a visual
analysis software, to conduct data analysis on 7,467 articles of early childhood teachers from the web of
science core collection (2010-2019). In this paper we have presented the research trends by cooperative
network analysis and literature co-citation analysis. The findings of the study:overall international early
childhood teacher research presents an increasing research trend; early childhood teacher research in Europe
and the United States ranks first; current international early childhood teacher research topics focus on
professional development of early childhood teachers, teacher-child relationship, self-regulation, early
literacy and elementary school preparation. The findings contribute to give the research direction of early
childhood teachers to the researchers.

Published

2020-01-31

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