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Art in Early Childhood Period: Experiences and Effects
Abstract
Art education, which contributes to a wide range of activities from supporting children's fine motor development to increasing aesthetic sensitivity, is a basic learning area that supports children's creativity and strengthens their sensory and cognitive development in the preschool period. The purpose of the research is to create a roadmap for educators engaged in art activities with children from an early age on how these activities can be conducted more effectively for the benefit of children. The study uses a qualitative design, employing phenomenology. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with two participants engaged in art activities with children, using a semi-structured interview form developed by the researcher and refined based on expert opinions. Descriptive analysis was conducted, and codes and themes were generated from the results. The findings were presented under the themes of: (1) the definition and function of art, (2) the implementation process with children, (3) its contribution to the children's development and learning, (4) evaluation process, and (5) recommendations for practitioners. According to the results obtained from the research, it is emphasized that artistic activities in early childhood should be planned according to the interests, needs, and desires of children.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Teacher Education and Professional Development of Educators, Specialist Studies in Education (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Publication Date
April 25, 2025
Submission Date
November 25, 2024
Acceptance Date
March 13, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 18 Number: 2
APA
Aydos, E. H. (2025). Art in Early Childhood Period: Experiences and Effects. Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences, 18(2), 302-321. https://doi.org/10.30831/akukeg.1590786
AMA
1.Aydos EH. Art in Early Childhood Period: Experiences and Effects. Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences. 2025;18(2):302-321. doi:10.30831/akukeg.1590786
Chicago
Aydos, Emine Hande. 2025. “Art in Early Childhood Period: Experiences and Effects”. Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences 18 (2): 302-21. https://doi.org/10.30831/akukeg.1590786.
EndNote
Aydos EH (April 1, 2025) Art in Early Childhood Period: Experiences and Effects. Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences 18 2 302–321.
IEEE
[1]E. H. Aydos, “Art in Early Childhood Period: Experiences and Effects”, Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 302–321, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.30831/akukeg.1590786.
ISNAD
Aydos, Emine Hande. “Art in Early Childhood Period: Experiences and Effects”. Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences 18/2 (April 1, 2025): 302-321. https://doi.org/10.30831/akukeg.1590786.
JAMA
1.Aydos EH. Art in Early Childhood Period: Experiences and Effects. Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences. 2025;18:302–321.
MLA
Aydos, Emine Hande. “Art in Early Childhood Period: Experiences and Effects”. Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences, vol. 18, no. 2, Apr. 2025, pp. 302-21, doi:10.30831/akukeg.1590786.
Vancouver
1.Emine Hande Aydos. Art in Early Childhood Period: Experiences and Effects. Journal of Theoretical Educational Sciences. 2025 Apr. 1;18(2):302-21. doi:10.30831/akukeg.1590786