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The Views/Suggestions of In-service ELT Teachers on Children’s English Language Learning Experiences in Preschools

Cilt: 15 Sayı: 3 27 Eylül 2025
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The Views/Suggestions of In-service ELT Teachers on Children’s English Language Learning Experiences in Preschools

Öz

As an increasingly researched field, the teaching of English to very young learners has been widely discussed globally for many years. In Turkey, numerous studies have focused on material design, teaching instruments, effective teaching methods, and classroom management within the context of English language teaching in preschool education. However, a gap exists in the literature regarding the outcomes of this process—specifically, the effects of early childhood English language teaching on primary school students. Since the role of the teacher is a key component of effective English language instruction, this study explores the perspectives of primary school English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers regarding English instruction in preschool education. In this qualitative study, 36 EFL teachers participated in semi-structured interviews, and the data was analyzed using content analysis. The findings reveal that in-service primary school EFL teachers generally acknowledge the critical importance of English language instruction at an early age. However, they also identified challenges stemming from unsystematic and insufficient English language teaching practices in preschool education in Turkey. Additionally, they suggested that English language teaching should be made compulsory in preschool education.

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Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Çocuk Gelişimi Eğitimi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

27 Eylül 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

24 Mart 2025

Kabul Tarihi

17 Temmuz 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 15 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Koç, H. K. (2025). The Views/Suggestions of In-service ELT Teachers on Children’s English Language Learning Experiences in Preschools. Anadolu Journal of Educational Sciences International, 15(3), 960-984. https://doi.org/10.18039/ajesi.1664112
AMA
1.Koç HK. The Views/Suggestions of In-service ELT Teachers on Children’s English Language Learning Experiences in Preschools. AJESI. 2025;15(3):960-984. doi:10.18039/ajesi.1664112
Chicago
Koç, Hatice Kubra. 2025. “The Views/Suggestions of In-service ELT Teachers on Children’s English Language Learning Experiences in Preschools”. Anadolu Journal of Educational Sciences International 15 (3): 960-84. https://doi.org/10.18039/ajesi.1664112.
EndNote
Koç HK (01 Eylül 2025) The Views/Suggestions of In-service ELT Teachers on Children’s English Language Learning Experiences in Preschools. Anadolu Journal of Educational Sciences International 15 3 960–984.
IEEE
[1]H. K. Koç, “The Views/Suggestions of In-service ELT Teachers on Children’s English Language Learning Experiences in Preschools”, AJESI, c. 15, sy 3, ss. 960–984, Eyl. 2025, doi: 10.18039/ajesi.1664112.
ISNAD
Koç, Hatice Kubra. “The Views/Suggestions of In-service ELT Teachers on Children’s English Language Learning Experiences in Preschools”. Anadolu Journal of Educational Sciences International 15/3 (01 Eylül 2025): 960-984. https://doi.org/10.18039/ajesi.1664112.
JAMA
1.Koç HK. The Views/Suggestions of In-service ELT Teachers on Children’s English Language Learning Experiences in Preschools. AJESI. 2025;15:960–984.
MLA
Koç, Hatice Kubra. “The Views/Suggestions of In-service ELT Teachers on Children’s English Language Learning Experiences in Preschools”. Anadolu Journal of Educational Sciences International, c. 15, sy 3, Eylül 2025, ss. 960-84, doi:10.18039/ajesi.1664112.
Vancouver
1.Hatice Kubra Koç. The Views/Suggestions of In-service ELT Teachers on Children’s English Language Learning Experiences in Preschools. AJESI. 01 Eylül 2025;15(3):960-84. doi:10.18039/ajesi.1664112