Analysis of Preschool Teachers’ and Six Years Old Children’s Views On Play
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to reveal the opinions and the expectations of preschool teacher and six years old children about play. For this purpose, in teachers aspect; it was investigated the views of the teachers about play, defination of play, preferences of using play as a method of learning and with in this practice, opportunities of play provided for children and the barries to children's play needs. Also in children aspect, it was examine to the views of child about play, play behavior and satisfaction and expactations regarding opportunities of play. A semi-structured interview questions was used as data collection tool. As a result, it is found that children and teachers focus on similar properties concerning the description of play, the perception of children about play was affected by teachers attitudes and behaviors. In addition, most of teachers do not realize the importance of play in the curriculum and that they do not benefit play as an active teaching method. Some of teacher are aware of deficiency on this situation and it is determined that teacher are needed to be supported.
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