Happiness strategies for children used by preschool teachers: An exploratory study in Hue city

Nguyen Ngoc Quynh Anh * , Nguyen Tuan Vinh and Nguyen Phuoc Cat Tuong

* Corresponding author: (anh.nguyenngocquynh@rmit.edu.vn)

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Title: Happiness strategies for children used by preschool teachers: An exploratory study in Hue city
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Anh, N. N. Q., Vĩnh, N. T., & Tường, N. P. C. (2025). Happiness strategies for children used by preschool teachers: An exploratory study in Hue city. Journal of Science and Education, 65(01), 78-82. Retrieved from https://tckhgd.dhsphue.edu.vn/index.php/jse/article/view/20
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Vol. 65 No. 01 (2025): JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE ISSUE
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Khoa học Giáo dục

Abstract

This study explores the happiness strategies used by preschool teachers for children. A survey was conducted on 2,583 preschool teachers in Hue City using the Scale of Happiness Strategies for Children used by Preschool Teachers by Bakkaloğlu et al. (2019). The research results show that building positive relationships with children and participating in games with children are two effective strategies for creating happiness for children in the classroom. Positive communication and organizing appropriate activities are specific strategies that teachers regularly implement. Meanwhile, building surprises and giving children candy are less frequently implemented. The research results provide a basis for recommending activities that create happiness for children in the classroom, contributing to building a happy preschool.
Keywords: Happiness, Happiness strategies, Preschool children, Preschool teachers

Tóm tắt

Nghiên cứu này được thực hiện nhằm khám phá các chiến lược tạo hạnh phúc cho trẻ của giáo viên mầm non. Khảo sát được thực hiện trên 2.583 giáo viên mầm non ở Thành phố Huế bằng thang đo chiến lược tạo hạnh phúc cho trẻ của giáo viên mầm non của Bakkaloğlu và cộng sự (2019). Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy Xây dựng quan hệ tích cực với trẻ và Tham gia trò chơi với trẻ là hai chiến lược hiệu quả để tạo hạnh phúc cho trẻ trong lớp học. Giao tiếp tích cực và tổ chức hoạt động phù hợp là những chiến lược cụ thể thường xuyên được giáo viên thực hiện. Trong khi đó, tạo ra sự bất ngờ và cho trẻ bánh kẹo lại ít được thực hiện hơn. Kết quả nghiên cứu là cơ sở để khuyến nghị các hoạt động kiến tạo hạnh phúc cho trẻ trong lớp học, góp phần xây dựng trường mầm non hạnh phúc.
Từ khóa: Chiến lược tạo hạnh phúc, Giáo viên mầm non, Hạnh phúc, Trẻ mầm non

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