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THE AWARENESS OF PRESCHOOL TEACHERS TOWARDS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: A STUDY OF MIXED METHODS

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THE AWARENESS OF PRESCHOOL TEACHERS TOWARDS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: A STUDY OF MIXED METHODS

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The present study aims to examine preschool teachers’ awareness, attitudes, and views regarding inclusive education. A mixed-method research design, integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches, was employed. The quantitative sample consisted of 260 preschool teachers working in the city of Kars during the fall semester of the 2023–2024 academic year, who voluntarily and appropriately completed the data collection tools. The qualitative dimension of the study included semi-structured interviews conducted with five preschool teachers. The findings revealed that preschool teachers demonstrated generally positive awareness levels towards inclusive education. While no significant differences were found in awareness levels according to gender, statistically significant differences emerged based on teachers’ age and years of professional experience. The qualitative findings supported the quantitative results by highlighting teachers’ perceptions of inclusive education, instructional strategies, material use, and the opportunities and challenges associated with inclusive practices in preschool settings.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Okul Öncesi Eğitim

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Temmuz 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

5 Ocak 2026

Kabul Tarihi

22 Mart 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 16 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Aktemur Gürler, S., Duran Yılmaz, A., & İnce Sezer, Ş. (2026). THE AWARENESS OF PRESCHOOL TEACHERS TOWARDS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: A STUDY OF MIXED METHODS. Trakya Eğitim Dergisi, 16(3), 1549-1586. https://doi.org/10.24315/tred.1856954
AMA
1.Aktemur Gürler S, Duran Yılmaz A, İnce Sezer Ş. THE AWARENESS OF PRESCHOOL TEACHERS TOWARDS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: A STUDY OF MIXED METHODS. TRED. 2026;16(3):1549-1586. doi:10.24315/tred.1856954
Chicago
Aktemur Gürler, Serap, Ayşe Duran Yılmaz, ve Şeyda İnce Sezer. 2026. “THE AWARENESS OF PRESCHOOL TEACHERS TOWARDS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: A STUDY OF MIXED METHODS”. Trakya Eğitim Dergisi 16 (3): 1549-86. https://doi.org/10.24315/tred.1856954.
EndNote
Aktemur Gürler S, Duran Yılmaz A, İnce Sezer Ş (01 Temmuz 2026) THE AWARENESS OF PRESCHOOL TEACHERS TOWARDS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: A STUDY OF MIXED METHODS. Trakya Eğitim Dergisi 16 3 1549–1586.
IEEE
[1]S. Aktemur Gürler, A. Duran Yılmaz, ve Ş. İnce Sezer, “THE AWARENESS OF PRESCHOOL TEACHERS TOWARDS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: A STUDY OF MIXED METHODS”, TRED, c. 16, sy 3, ss. 1549–1586, Tem. 2026, doi: 10.24315/tred.1856954.
ISNAD
Aktemur Gürler, Serap - Duran Yılmaz, Ayşe - İnce Sezer, Şeyda. “THE AWARENESS OF PRESCHOOL TEACHERS TOWARDS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: A STUDY OF MIXED METHODS”. Trakya Eğitim Dergisi 16/3 (01 Temmuz 2026): 1549-1586. https://doi.org/10.24315/tred.1856954.
JAMA
1.Aktemur Gürler S, Duran Yılmaz A, İnce Sezer Ş. THE AWARENESS OF PRESCHOOL TEACHERS TOWARDS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: A STUDY OF MIXED METHODS. TRED. 2026;16:1549–1586.
MLA
Aktemur Gürler, Serap, vd. “THE AWARENESS OF PRESCHOOL TEACHERS TOWARDS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: A STUDY OF MIXED METHODS”. Trakya Eğitim Dergisi, c. 16, sy 3, Temmuz 2026, ss. 1549-86, doi:10.24315/tred.1856954.
Vancouver
1.Serap Aktemur Gürler, Ayşe Duran Yılmaz, Şeyda İnce Sezer. THE AWARENESS OF PRESCHOOL TEACHERS TOWARDS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: A STUDY OF MIXED METHODS. TRED. 01 Temmuz 2026;16(3):1549-86. doi:10.24315/tred.1856954