Beyond teaching: Montessori education initiatives of public preschool teachers in Turkey
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Tarih
2022
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Springer
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
This qualitative study reveals the experiences of teachers who work in public preschools using their initiative and effort to implement Montessori education in their classes. Data were collected from five Montessori-inspired teachers from different cities in Turkey. Study teachers were well known for their Montessori practices. Since they were in different regions, they were interviewed by conference call. The researchers asked them to explain experiences related to difficulties they encountered while applying the Montessori method, as well as the outcomes they obtained. Results showed that despite reactions from their colleagues in terms of material procurement, activities, and teaching styles, they continued to practice the Montessori philosophy. Although this initiative is a difficult process, teachers willingly preparing and using resources and supports effectively can create positive outcomes for the educators, families, and children. The experiences and efforts of the teachers in this study will provide support to new initiating teachers and reveal the need to develop educational policies that support different educational approaches.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
Montessori education, Early childhood teacher, Teacher, Early childhood programs
Kaynak
Eduacational Research For Policy and Practice
WoS Q Değeri
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Scopus Q Değeri
Q1
Cilt
21
Sayı
3
Künye
Efe, M. ve Ulutaş, İ. (2022). Beyond teaching: Montessori education initiatives of public preschool teachers in Turkey. Eduacational Research For Policy and Practice, 21(3), 375-388.
