The Relationship between Early Childhood Teachers’ Competency in Implementing Play-Based Curriculum and Institutional Organizational Creativity

Abstract

This study aimed to statistically analyze the relationship between early childhood teachers" competency in implementing play-based curriculum (CIPBC) and the organizational creativity (OC) of early childhood education institutions. The survey of 283 early childhood teachers revealed a significant positive correlation between the early childhood teachers" CIPBC and the OC of early childhood education institutions. Moreover, the results of the stepwised regression analysis indicated that the level of OC at an individual level and the professional skill of early childhood teachers are the most critical factors that affect their CIPBC. The outcomes suggest that it is crucial to enhance the professional skills of teachers individually to improve their CIPBC. Early childhood education institutions must provide the support necessary for the same purpose.