When Kindergarten Teachers and Day-care Center Teachers Overcome "Yukizumari", a Hard Situation, in Childcare :

The Meaning of Mutual Support between Kindergarten Teachers and Day-Care Center Teachers in Early Childhood Care and Education Practice

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to clarify mutual support between kindergarten teachers and day-care center teachers. This mutual support is clearly necessary when each individual faces a very hard situation beyond his/her ability to manage in childcare practice. The author examines two cases in which "Yukizumari", a hard situation, was experienced in childcare practice and overcame it. The result indicates that a good rapport that allows them to whine is the basis for mutual support in their workplace. And, the same mutual support was also seen among colleagues in a study group outside the workplace. It is also revealed that young children who displayed difficult problems provide an opportunity to promote partnership and collaboration among teachers.