Practical Conditions Recognized by Childcare Workers on Childcare Practices for Cross-Style Representation between Fine Arts and Music

Abstract

The aim of this paper was to study the practical conditions recognized by childcare workers on childcare practices for cross-style representation between fine arts and music. This study included analysis by KHCoder about the awareness of childcare workers on the practical conditions and the ideal way of childcare practice based on a questionnaire survey of 171 public and private kindergartens in Okayama prefecture. The results showed the following eight factors as practical conditions recognized by childcare workers: 1) Interest, 2) Development, 3) Enjoyment, 4) Basic experience for activities, 5) Time, 6) Environment, 7) Research on teaching materials, and 8) Knowledge, skills, and experience of childcare workers.