| Title: | Predictors of sustainable development outcomes in learning spaces of early childhood : Slovenian teachers' perspectives |
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| Authors: | ID Lepičnik-Vodopivec, Jurka (Author)
ID Višnjić-Jevtić, Adrijana (Author)
ID Šindić, Aleksandra (Author) |
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| Files: |  https://www.e-iji.net/volumes/388-onlinefirst
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Unknown |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | PEF - Faculty of Education
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| Abstract: | This research examined factors associated with sustainable development outcomes (O-SD) in early childhood learning settings, as perceived by preschool teachers, considering environmental, social, and economic aspects along with contextual elements (child age, eco-program affiliation, teacher experience). Data were gathered through an online survey targeting 114 Slovenian preschool teachers in 2024. The reliability of the instrument was high (α = .942), and principal component analysis confirmed its validity. Correlation and stepwise regression analyses identified the key predictors of O-SD. Education focused on economic sustainability and child age emerged as the primary predictors, accounting for approximately 55% of the variance. While social sustainability was frequently observed in practice, it did not prove to be a significant predictor. The findings highlight the importance of developmentally appropriate and age-sensitive strategies, alongside the intentional inclusion of economic considerations. Limitations include a convenience sample and reliance on self-reported data. Future research should aim to replicate these results in diverse settings and consider mixed-method approaches that incorporate children’s perspectives. |
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| Keywords: | quality education, early childhood education for sustainability, sustainable development outcomes, early childhood learning settings |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Publication date: | 04.01.2026 |
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| Year of publishing: | 2026 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 491-506 |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 19, no. 2 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/RUP-22384  |
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| UDC: | 373.2:502.131.1 |
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| ISSN on article: | 1308-1470 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 263671555 |
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| Publication date in RUP: | 07.01.2026 |
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