Today’s Dilemma for Preschool Curriculum

Yıl 2018, Cilt: 7 Sayı: 9, 1 - 24, 31.12.2018

Meltem İpek Öner , Eray Sevingil Bilici

Öz

The current study discussed
global and Turkish contexts regarding preschool education by focusing specifically
on literacy education and play time for preschoolers. There have been varying
assumptions with respect to teaching literacy during preschool education and
time spent on play for further academic level of learners. When it is the best
time to teach literacy or at least starting doing literacy activities has been
a concern among educators as well as parents. However, it can be contended that
literacy activities should not deter preschoolers from spending time on play,
which is crucial for children development as a whole. Readiness for literacy is
not to be up to a common policy or any parental decision

Anahtar Kelimeler

Literacy Skills, Cognitive Abilities, Preschooler

Kaynakça

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