ANALYZING IDEAS OF STUDENTS WHO STUDY AT DEPARTMENT OF PRESCHOOL TEACHING RELATED TO SCIENCE COURSES IN THE CURRICULUM

Authors : Adem Akkuş

Pages : 20-25

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Publication Date : 2017-12-29

Article Type : Research

Abstract :Aim of this study is to determine the opinion of prospective early childhood teachers related to early childhood education program and implementation of science education in the program. Study is carried out with 147 students who are studying at early childhood education program. Study is carried out with respect to document analysis. Codes are represented in question topics and themes are determined through data analysis. Study reveals that prospective teachers are interested more practical education and expecting instructors to have required skills on the program and its requirements. Fulfillment of the program and courses are determined by its practical value. Study reveals that science education is a must for the program and it should be integrated with experiments which explain nature to teacher candidates and kinder garden students. In addition it is also revealed that students want to take advantage of the courses and program for practical purposes such as parenting.
Keywords : Childhood education, program, childhood program, student ideas