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The Preschool Teachers’ Perceptions and Views on Foreign Language Teaching via Distance Education for Preschoolers
Authors : Hatice Kubra Koç
Pages : 91-103
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Publication Date : 2023-11-30
Article Type : Research
Abstract :With the increasing need for distance education and developing aspects, distance education practices have become more significant for all educators in various levels. In terms of distance education, preschool education is one of the most vital steps. Further, the necessity of acquiring a foreign language during the early years of formal education has been another popular discussion for many years. Within these perspectives, this study aims to determine the preschool teachers’ views and perceptions on teaching a foreign language to preschoolers via distance education. In order to reach the main research objective, 84 preschool teachers working in public kindergartens, private nurseries and preschools were selected using the maximum variation sampling method in the city center of Erzincan, Türkiye during the 2022-2023 academic year. Questions were asked via a semi-structured interview form, developed by the researcher, and the data was analysed using qualitative research analysis methods. After collecting data through face-to-face interviews, the results were presented by defining the main codes. At the end of the study, it was concluded that the preschool teachers face some common problems because of their distance education practices. Further, they are aware of the importance of teaching a foreign language to preschoolers, but they wish to improve their teaching practices with the help of some training programs effectively to do so.Keywords : Uzaktan eğitim, okul öncesi öğretmeni, yabancı dil öğretimi, okul öncesi öğrencileri