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.
Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | December 29, 2017 |
Submission Date | November 3, 2017 |
Acceptance Date | December 13, 2017 |
Published in Issue | Year 2017 Volume: 4 Issue: 1 |