Today’s Dilemma for Preschool Curriculum

Authors : Meltem Ipek Öner, Eray Sevingil Bilici

Pages : 1-24

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Publication Date : 2018-12-31

Article Type : Research

Abstract :The current study discussed global and Turkish contexts regarding preschool education by focusing specifically on literacy education and play time for preschoolers. There have been varying assumptions with respect to teaching literacy during preschool education and time spent on play for further academic level of learners. When it is the best time to teach literacy or at least starting doing literacy activities has been a concern among educators as well as parents. However, it can be contended that literacy activities should not deter preschoolers from spending time on play, which is crucial for children development as a whole. Readiness for literacy is not to be up to a common policy or any parental decision
Keywords : Literacy Skills, Cognitive Abilities, Preschooler