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The Preschool Teachers’ Perceptions and Views on Foreign Language Teaching via Distance Education for Preschoolers
Abstract
With the increasing need for distance education and developing aspects, distance education practices have become more significant for all educators in various levels. In terms of distance education, preschool education is one of the most vital steps. Further, the necessity of acquiring a foreign language during the early years of formal education has been another popular discussion for many years. Within these perspectives, this study aims to determine the preschool teachers’ views and perceptions on teaching a foreign language to preschoolers via distance education. In order to reach the main research objective, 84 preschool teachers working in public kindergartens, private nurseries and preschools were selected using the maximum variation sampling method in the city center of Erzincan, Türkiye during the 2022-2023 academic year. Questions were asked via a semi-structured interview form, developed by the researcher, and the data was analysed using qualitative research analysis methods. After collecting data through face-to-face interviews, the results were presented by defining the main codes. At the end of the study, it was concluded that the preschool teachers face some common problems because of their distance education practices. Further, they are aware of the importance of teaching a foreign language to preschoolers, but they wish to improve their teaching practices with the help of some training programs effectively to do so.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Early Childhood Education
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Early Pub Date
November 30, 2023
Publication Date
November 30, 2023
Submission Date
August 2, 2023
Acceptance Date
September 11, 2023
Published in Issue
Year 2023 Volume: 7 Number: 3
APA
Koç, H. K. (2023). The Preschool Teachers’ Perceptions and Views on Foreign Language Teaching via Distance Education for Preschoolers. International Primary Education Research Journal, 7(3), 91-103. https://izlik.org/JA54LZ26KL
AMA
1.Koç HK. The Preschool Teachers’ Perceptions and Views on Foreign Language Teaching via Distance Education for Preschoolers. IPERJ. 2023;7(3):91-103. https://izlik.org/JA54LZ26KL
Chicago
Koç, Hatice Kubra. 2023. “The Preschool Teachers’ Perceptions and Views on Foreign Language Teaching via Distance Education for Preschoolers”. International Primary Education Research Journal 7 (3): 91-103. https://izlik.org/JA54LZ26KL.
EndNote
Koç HK (November 1, 2023) The Preschool Teachers’ Perceptions and Views on Foreign Language Teaching via Distance Education for Preschoolers. International Primary Education Research Journal 7 3 91–103.
IEEE
[1]H. K. Koç, “The Preschool Teachers’ Perceptions and Views on Foreign Language Teaching via Distance Education for Preschoolers”, IPERJ, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 91–103, Nov. 2023, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA54LZ26KL
ISNAD
Koç, Hatice Kubra. “The Preschool Teachers’ Perceptions and Views on Foreign Language Teaching via Distance Education for Preschoolers”. International Primary Education Research Journal 7/3 (November 1, 2023): 91-103. https://izlik.org/JA54LZ26KL.
JAMA
1.Koç HK. The Preschool Teachers’ Perceptions and Views on Foreign Language Teaching via Distance Education for Preschoolers. IPERJ. 2023;7:91–103.
MLA
Koç, Hatice Kubra. “The Preschool Teachers’ Perceptions and Views on Foreign Language Teaching via Distance Education for Preschoolers”. International Primary Education Research Journal, vol. 7, no. 3, Nov. 2023, pp. 91-103, https://izlik.org/JA54LZ26KL.
Vancouver
1.Hatice Kubra Koç. The Preschool Teachers’ Perceptions and Views on Foreign Language Teaching via Distance Education for Preschoolers. IPERJ [Internet]. 2023 Nov. 1;7(3):91-103. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA54LZ26KL
