The purpose of the study is to
reveal the opinions of preschool teachers about the thinkers who shape
preschool education and the approaches they represent. A phenomenologic method
of qualitative research is used in this study. Cognitive maps have been used to
better reflect preschool teachers' opinions. The participants of the study are 20 pre-school teachers who were working in Edirne
province in kindergartens bound to the Ministry of National Education. As a
means of collecting data in the survey, a semi-structured interview form was
developed by the researchers. The data from the Interview Form was analyzed to
generate cognitive maps of participants' pre-school education approaches
applied around the world. According to the results of the research, it was found
out that pre-school teachers know Froebel and Montessori as thinkers who shaped
pre-school education and the Montessori approach better. Thus the study reveals
that teachers use Montessori, Reggio Emillia and High Scope Approaches more in
class activities.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Article |
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Publication Date | August 10, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2019 Volume: 21 |
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