Does a training course on early childhood communication have an impact on the knowledge of early childhood education professionals?
Hellen Tatyanne da Silva Barbosa, Vanessa Giacchini, Eliene Silva Araújo, Ana Manhani Cáceres-Assenço, Hellen Tatyanne da Silva Barbosa, Vanessa Giacchini, Eliene Silva Araújo, Ana Manhani Cáceres-Assenço

TL;DR
A training course on early childhood communication improved the knowledge of education professionals and was well-received.
Contribution
Demonstrates the effectiveness of a virtual training course on early childhood communication knowledge.
Findings
Participants showed increased correct answers before, after, and six months post-training.
The course received high satisfaction ratings from participants.
Knowledge gains were retained six months after the course ended.
Abstract
To analyze whether a training course on communication development in early childhood has a positive impact on the knowledge of early childhood education professionals and to verify the participants' perception of the course. A longitudinal study conducted in a virtual environment between September 2021 and December 2022. A total of 91 early childhood education professionals took part and completed a training course. The course consisted of three modules on communication development in early childhood, offered through the Google Classroom platform, with a total workload of 50 hours spread over four months. Participants answered a questionnaire made up of 20 items related to the topics covered before starting the course, immediately after completing it and six months after finishing. For each question answered correctly, 1 point was awarded. The data was analyzed using a descriptive and…
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Taxonomy
TopicsEarly Childhood Education and Development · Education and Technology Integration · Child Development and Digital Technology
